By Asiya BharadiaIt’s time to celebrate another incredible feat for the Muslim community! This one comes in the form of five young Afghan girls being chosen for the Forbes Asia “30 Under 30” list! The five young girls, aged between 15 and 19, developed a lightweight, low-cost ventilator last year to help decrease the shortage of ventilators…
By JUMMANAHIn the midst of President Biden’s partial adoption of the Green New Deal, first introduced in 2019 by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA), many high school students are still rallying for climate action. One of those on the front lines is Isra Hirsi, an 18-year-old Black Muslim climate justice activist….
By Munna HazimeRana Elmir is the acting Executive Director of American Civil Liberties Union. She is a proud and ferocious advocate for marginalized communities. All her initiatives create spaces with equal and equitable opportunities, and is why Rana Elmir is one of our 2021 Muslim Women to Watch. Muslim Girl: You started off as a news reporter…
By Jessica DaqamssehIn November 2019, Hilal Ibrahim garnered national attention when she designed a line of hospital-grade hijabs for healthcare workers. Many healthcare workers struggled to keep their hijabs clean, with some even throwing theirs out after every shift. In response, Ibrahim created a line of hospital-grade hijabs made from a lightweight and breathable jersey fabric. She…
By MG StaffWe are honored to return with our annual Muslim Women to Watch list spotlighting the Muslim women doing the work shaping our communities. We asked you to nominate the Muslim women inspiring your world in 2021. From your feedback, the Muslim Girl editors selected 12 powerhouses who have uplifted all of us through their hard…
By MG StaffAs you may know from reading the Quran — because we know you’re diligently reading all Ramadan, right?! — women have an entire chapter of the Quran dedicated to them. Women are elevated in Islam and hold a high status, despite the stereotypes and tropes of the “oppressed Muslim woman.” Ali Olomi, a professor and…
By MG StaffAs we continue our journey discovering and rediscovering amazing women who keep this crazy world moving, we focus today on the creative side of empowerment. Check out these 6 creative female powerhouses who are making their mark in the world of art. 1. Bayadir Mohamed, Sudanese-American Author You have to check out Bayadir’s first book,…
By Munna HazimeCalling all women with a vision, women with soul, women with voice…CALLING ALL MUSLIM WOMEN! Muslim Women’s Day is in fast approach, so to support our lovely sisters, we are highlighting Muslim women who have created a niche in the business world. These women have inverted the passive narrative placed on us and have expanded…
By Mariam TanvirMan first landed on the moon back in 1969. It was such a huge moment for the entire world. Peopled watched the footage on television and listened in on the radio. It was a uniting moment for humanity. Fast forward 52 years and after many trips heading to outer space, a team led by a…
By MG StaffIt’s March 1st, so you know what that means, right?! It’s Women’s History Month. As such, we thought we’d treat you to a roundup of six of our favorite #MuslimGirlFire interviews that you should check out. Ready to learn about some amazing Muslim women? Neda, who loves pole dance fitness Neda is a nurse practitioner…
By JUMMANAHBlack women are always striving to voice themselves and gain the visibility that they deserve. Looking back, we can’t help but remember the powerful legacies of the women in The March on Washington on August 28, 1963. The pride we have — as we see them shatter a new glass ceiling toward achieving the normalization…
By Rokia HassaneinMUSLIM GIRLS ARE GETTING A MUSLIM GIRL SUPERHERO ON THEIR SCREENS. Now that I have your attention, Disney has cast Iman Vellani to play Ms. Marvel (not to be confused with Captain Marvel) in an upcoming series that will be streaming on Disney’s service. Ms. Marvel tells the adventures of Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American…
By Zainab KhanRaffia Arshad is a 40-year-old British Muslim woman who become the first hijab-wearing judge in the United Kingdom. She got her early education from grammar school in West Yorkshire. Raffia is the only person in her family to have studied at a university. Judge Arshad is also the author of the book titled Islamic Family…
By MG StaffBefore her legions of enamored followers on Instagram, her feature in Elle magazine and other indie blogs; before her enchanting “Fairies of Color” series and the phenomenon that is “The Freckled Hijabi,” Sumaiyah Jones was just a gifted kid with a pencil and notebook who loved to draw. The challenge? Islamic schools just aren’t the…
By MG StaffSay, “Are those who know equal to those who do not know?” (39:9) Back in 1903, Bosnia and Herzegovina was under Austro-Hungarian rule. This was the time of enlightenment for the people of my motherland. The first museums and theaters were opened in Sarajevo, and people had started to nurture their culture. The first magazines…
