A therapist once told me that I could never be fully happy and that if I ever want to be otherwise, I should be reliant on anti-depressants. It was an immensely painful diagnosis, to have a specialist tell me plainly that I was a lost cause. In the contemporary world, mental health is either dealt…
The Viral Moments That Made Muslim Girls’ Year in 2022
This year has been one to remember. From Taraweeh prayers in Time Square to our sisters sparking a revolution in Iran, Muslim Girl had it covered for you. Let’s take a look at these top 10 viral moments from the last year that had 2022 in constant motion. 1. Afghan girls fought for their right…
Interview: Grace Song Talks About Islam and the Usuli Institute
On Building a Society of Light What is the hallmark of a great civilization? Is it the amount of land they own or the number of people that society has? Is it the things they create and share, or is it a society of light where everyone is united by common goals, values, and respect…
We Need To Make Space for Muslim Women in Academia
The mainstream academia (both Islamic and beyond), which also comprises of various narratives and “facts,” stem from the viewpoints of the dominant and the powerful men. All that women need is inclusion and equity. While men belonging to a certain status are the majority in most academic spaces and have created a notion of “default”…
This Is Why Morocco’s Win Is a Victory Against Islamophobia
For centuries Spain and Morocco have negotiated their shared histories of the colonizer and the colonized. For over 800 years, Moroccan Muslims ruled Spain, impacting the country’s culture, architecture, language, and art. However, when Spanish Christians ousted Muslim rulers in 1492, that was as much the beginning of an era of Islamophobia as it was…
World Cup Highlights: Morocco Wins Over Spain and Remembers Palestine
Morocco became the first Arab nation and fourth from Africa to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. Achraf Hakimi celebrating with his mother after defeating Spain in the Round of 16. The Moroccan team recites Surah Al Fatiha right before the penalty shootout with Spain. Morocco raises the Palestine flag after their 2-1 victory over Canada in…
Here Are 12 Muslim Candidates Who Made History in 2022
Muslim candidates set a new precedent this year. In case you missed it, here are twelve of the amazing trailblazers who won their races across the U.S. 1. NABEELA SYED Nabeela Syed made history in this year’s midterms when she defeated a Republican incumbent in Illinois’s 51st District, making her the youngest member of the…
6 Places to Visit if You Love Islamic History
Stunning turquoise hues, intricate Arabic calligraphy, astonishing mosaics inspired by nature–the beauty and depth of Islamic architecture never fails to be awe-inspiring. Though I may fail to be objective as a Muslim when it comes to this topic, I truly believe that the work of Islamic artists and architects are some of the most beautiful…
Are You Ready for Robots To Recite the Holy Quran in Mecca?
Saudi Arabia has recently devised a plan to launch robots that will be stationed at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The role of the robots will be to recite the Holy Quran and deliver sermons to the millions of Muslims that visit the holy site. The launch is a component of a wider “strategic plan”…
Andrew Tate Converts to Islam: Separating Culture and Religion
Welcoming members to the Ummah will always be our number one priority. Cancel culture doesn’t have a place in Islam; forgiveness lies at the core of our religion. So, if you’re like me, you are both happy and worried over Andrew Tate’s announcement that he has embraced Islam and is now Muslim. Allah (SWT) is…
Muslims React to Andrew Tate Converting to Islam
Controversial online figure, Andrew Tate, confirmed he has converted to Islam. Tate, who is notorious for his radical anti-women beliefs, was banned from social media platforms more than two months ago due to a number of alleged statements he made. Earlier today, he announced on his Gettr account that he is Muslim. The Muslim community…
As a Child, the Quranic Education System Made Me Feel Like a Bad Muslim
7-hour detentions. Documented abuse in madrasahs. After school sessions and no homework completed. Learning the Quran as a child can be challenging for so many reasons. To be frank, one main reason is the pedagogy. As Yasmin Mogahed once mentioned in a lecture, “We teach our kids what to fear. This is halal and this…
How To Speak About What’s Happening in Iran
Recently, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman named Mahsa Amini was brutally murdered by Iran’s “morality police” for “improper hijab.” She died at the hospital three days after her arrest, on September 16, 2022, due to her injuries. Her family reports she was severely beaten by the morality police with repeated blows to the head, both during…
Muslim Girl Got the Inside Scoop at the 74th Emmy Awards
It’s true: Muslim Girl got to cover the Emmy Awards — one of the biggest nights in Hollywood! This is remarkable and historic since it is the first time a Muslim-owned media platform has been invited to cover the Emmys, one of the four most significant honors given in the United States for performing arts…
7 Misconceptions About Shia Muslims
The world brands me as a terrorist, so I turn to my ummah for support. The ummah is consumed with divisions, too weak to stand on its feet. But it is not the outsider’s tarnishing words that leave an imprint on me; it is my ummah’s, who cast me out and call me a kafir…