By On January 26, 2018, the Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA) at Wayne State University (WSU) hosted a program titled, “From Refugee Camp to Runway,” featuring breakthrough model, Halima Aden. The event was attended by student members of the campus community, eager to learn about how Aden beat all odds on her meteoric rise to…
By As it was my first trip to Canada, it is fitting that I covered the first time Daybreak Press’ Muslim Women’s Literary Conference was in Toronto, Canada. “There is a space to fill!” Daybreak Press and Rabata founder, Tamara Grey, uplifted the audience. Rabata provided the space, both for writers, and women of faith, with…
By Sheila Nortley is a British writer and producer who is responsible for creating several internationally award-winning pieces such as Zion, Victim, and the feature film David is Dying. Sheila’s impressive history also includes launching Kingdom Drama School – one of the U.K.’s leading drama schools – at the age of 25, along with Najan Ward and…
By Hajj is an incredible time for Muslims all around the world, but with an estimated 1.3 million coming in from abroad to participate this year, safety is clearly a concern. In the past, deaths during Hajj have climbed upwards of 2,000 people due to stampedes, crime, and pretty extreme conditions. While the Saudi government has…
By Representation is having a moment, and it’s about time! For the first time in its history, the Miss England pageant has featured a hijab-donning finalist. Sara Iftekhar, a 20-year-old law student, recounts that her participation in her first pageant was fueled by a desire to prove that “beauty doesn’t have a definition” and that “everyone…
By Zeina JhaishAround 2012, a video of a young, blonde, curly-haired girl went viral on the internet, sparking international interest in the ongoing occupation of Palestinians by the Israeli military. The girl raised her fist at a fully-equipped soldier, kicking and slapping him in the face while trying to protect her home and family. Her name: Ahed…
By Salma ElkhaoudiIf you had your doubts about this being the year of the Muslim Girl, listen to this: Rashida Tlaib is about to become the first Muslim woman ever (ever) elected to Congress. Let that sink in. A brown, Palestinian, Muslim daughter-of-immigrants is going to fill up a seat in one of the whitest, malest, most…
By In a Facebook post that’s gone viral recently, Toqa Badran discusses her reasoning for continuing to wear the hijab during a time of extreme islamophobia, and what that means for her. Read below: The hardest part about wearing a hijab, for me, is knowing that if I take it off, almost everyone would applaud me…
By By the end of the work day on Thursday, Minnesota State Representative Ilhan Omar, inspiring many, placed her bid for a seat in Congress. This announcement comes as powerful step forward for all minorities; particularly Muslims, immigrants, and women of color. Ilhan Omar has been a shining beacon of hope for minorities across the spectrum…
By MG StaffAs the MuslimGirl.com team reflects on 2017, it means rehashing some truly stressful moments for Muslim women. We lived through he who shall not be named being sworn into office, watched others try to either normalize or deconstruct hate and rape culture, and witnessed White supremacy rekindle on a national stage. At the same time, it’s…
By AssataWritten By Muslim Girl Staff, Assata Dela Cruz The internet has been abuzz for days with the news of the release of a hijabi Barbie. Barbie, a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. since the 1950s, has never had a veiled woman represented until now. Aside from the usual suspects that…
By akhalilThe mayor of Charleston, S.C., Mayor John Tecklenburg and his wife Sandy Tecklenburg recently announced Aug. 23 as Reshma Khan Day. Dr. Reshma Khan, a gynecologist and founder of The Shifa Clinic, dedicates her time serving women who are in need of health care but cannot afford it. Khan was also recently awarded a Leadership in Diversity Award. Dr. Khan not…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanCheck out Deedra Abboud, a Muslim, pro-gun Democrat running for Senate in Arizona. Deedra is a hijab-clad attorney, who formerly launched and directed the Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and is running for public office for the first time. She is a fierce advocate for religious freedom, and the separation of church…
By akhalilA while ago, I found out about a cute hijab company called Framed People, based in Los Angeles, that carries hijabs made with fairtrade fabrics. Recently the founder, 27-year-old Zain Abdullah, co-founded Halal Chef with her husband Rehan Azhar, 26. I was so excited to hear about this because I’m always looking for quality, clean and…
By akhalilIn Muslim Girl’s Eid Care Package, subscribers received a ton of goodies from modernEID, including halal gummy bears, gold flash tattoos, cute stickers and an Eid print. I loved everything from modernEID so I decided to talk to the owner and designer, Jomana Siddiqui about her company. She’s a graphic designer and stationery designer based in Orange County,…
