Over the past two years, I have met brilliant Muslim women from all walks of life thanks to the Muslim Girl family. Although we interact virtually, every writer, editor, artist or poet shines through …
Meet the Fierce Muslim Woman Running for School Board in Virginia
Written by Aaminah B’hat. As a middle school student in Fairfax, VA, Abrar Omeish distinctly recalls peers in her eighth grade Algebra I class who were not provided with a path to excel at scho…
This Graduate Student Spoke at Commencement on Muslims and Allyship in Speech
Amineh Safi, a recent graduate from Humphrey’s School of Public Affairs from Minnesota University, gave a moving speech at its commencement ceremony this past May. As a Syrian and French hijab-c…
Meet the Woman Behind the First Modest Female Modeling Agency
Before Halima Aden became the first hijab-wearing model to be signed to IMG Models, there was Underwraps, the first Muslim and modest female modeling agency. Created by Nailah Lymus, a 33-year-old des…
Meet Hanan Issa, a Welsh Muslim Poet Juggling Multiple Identities
Muslim Girl writer, spoken word artist and Baddie extraordinaire, Hanan Issa, talks about identity; what it means to be a Hijabi, to be Muslim, to be Welsh. To battle and embrace the dualities of iden…
This Is One Way You Can Contribute in Raising Awareness About Women’s Rights
Feeling like you haven’t done enough to save the world by 5 o’clock lately? Tired of the misogyny in the White House, on campus, and yes, even at home? Wishing you could make a contributio…
10 Fire Hasan Minhaj Jokes from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
One of the things that always pleasantly surprises me about the Daily Show Correspondent and key speaker at the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Hasan Minhaj is his ability to pair hilari…
Meet The Muslim Woman Who Lasted 8 Days in Trump’s Administration
Rumana Ahmed received widespread media recognition after publishing an evocative personal essay in The Atlantic discussing her brief experience working for the Trump administration in its early chaoti…
Meet the Developer who Designed the Islamoji App
Has your friend ever texted you to make duaa (prayer) for her and you wished you could easily reply with a “girl making duaa” emoji? Or reply with a samosa emoji when your mother asks you …
How This Latina Muslim Survived Domestic Violence & Became a Shero
When Lisandra Jimenez crumbled in the bedroom sobbing in fear of her life from an abusive husband, her 3-year-old son came wiping her tears whispering, “Mama’s okay? Mama’s okay?” That’s when she real…
Why I Just Can’t Quit Islam: A Queer, Shi’a American’s Tale
Written by J. White. I write pseudonymously for a whole host of reasons, not least of all the newfound desire to be sensitive to the wants and needs of my dear, Muslim parents. I also write pseudonymo…
This Designer’s New Greeting Cards Are Cute, Funny, & 99.99% Halal
Walking down a greeting card aisle can elicit mixed feelings. There’s a ton of cards out there and choosing one can be overwhelming. Yet when you’re Muslim, it can be even more challenging to find a c…