By Syeda SaadDuring the day, 32-year-old Neda is a dedicated nurse practitioner in North Hollywood, California. But once she’s home at 6pm, she is a serious athlete dedicated to the art of pole. She just happens to be a Muslim woman who wears the hijab. In just one year, Neda’s Instagram page (@hijabiluscious) gained more than 10K…
By sarahmohrWe’re super excited to announce that Muslim Girl had the opportunity to interview the fantastic and phenomenal artist Kulsum Tasnif. Her work is political, beautiful, and inspiring. Here’s what she had to say. Muslim Girl: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Sr Kulsum: Sure! I was born in England, grew up travelling…
By Fatimah SRafia Shafiq is an artist and founder of Dhaga Art, a small business that promotes the unique Phulkari embroidery style of Pakistan and India. We caught up with Rafia on the importance of Phulkari, why she chose to pursue art, and running a small business. Follow @dhaga.art on Instagram to see more of Rafia’s work!…
By imaanasimRecently, MuslimGirl.com caught up with 18-year-old ballerina, Stephanie Kurlow. She began dancing at the tender age of 2, and is currently training to become the world’s first headscarf-donning professional ballerina. Here’s what this trailblazer had to say about her life, dance career, and being a Muslim woman in a space that hasn’t typically seen many…
By manalmoazzamThe first time I heard about the sisterly duo known as Krewella was a contrastingly low-key day. I was curled up on a couch at home, newspaper in hand and a steaming cuppa in the other, blissfully unaware that the perceptions deeply held by this 20-year-old were about to be rocked. You see, Krewella has…
By Jessica DaqamssehAt 28, Zainab Baloch is the youngest candidate running for mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina. The area, known colloquially as the Triangle, has made national headlines in recent years from “Our Three Winners” to President Trump’s condemnation of Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Middle Eastern studies’ programs. Baloch has witnessed how Islamophobic, racist and xenophobic…
By MG StaffAs you may be aware, this year is a big one for MuslimGirl.com. We’re celebrating ten years of being around! This platform has always served as a safe haven for those who find that the status quo doesn’t quite make room for them. As a result, over the years MuslimGirl.com has become a magnet for…
By manalmoazzamLast year was a momentous one for Amina Khan, the founder of Amanah Fitness. She made history when she was named 2018’s Canadian Fitness Professional of the Year at the World Fitness Expo, becoming the first Muslim in history to receive this tremendous honor. “The fitness industry is often quite exclusive towards Muslim women, so…
By manalmoazzam“At a very early age, I was drawn to colors and the idea of filling any surface, whether it be a canvas, a wall, a piece of paper, with my ideas and whatever I’d like. That is probably the most attractive aspect of drawing or every writing. Nothing feels better than seeing a blank canvas which foreshadows…
By manalmoazzamIn a world increasingly defined by the rapidly growing gap between the haves and the have-nots, it’s easy to get bogged down in the suffering of the masses, with little guidance on the best way to offer effective assistance. That’s why I was fascinated when approached by Shayma Mustafa, founder of the KBK Relief Foundation,…
By anumahmedUpdate: As of the publishing of this article, the Patriot Act episode criticizing the involvement of Saudi’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in the brutal slaying of Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist, has been blocked from Netflix viewers in Saudi Arabia. We hope this interview with Hasan speaks to the challenges of defying narratives, and the…
By The right kind of representation is important. And Carlos Khalil Guzman, a photographer based out of Brooklyn, is using his camera to combat Islamophobia. Muslims of America is a photo series that I started in September of 2015, and the idea is to highlight the real side of Islam. Guzman, a Muslim who grew up…
By Purpose Oftentimes I find myself straying, Praying starts delaying, Five pillars disobeying, Years of Iman and Islamic school decaying, What is this game I’m playing, when trying to find my purpose, But it ain’t even worth it, When you’re walking right into that furnace, and all that you mumble under your breath is lip service….
By NIQABAEHer bio says she is just a 21-year-old resident of New Jersey who attends college and uses her humor to a sociopolitical end. In reality, Nadirah Pierre is also a recent social media sensation. I really started for fun, just wanted to put a smile on a few of my followers faces by speaking about…
By MG StaffWe’re pretty pumped about the BOY/BYE project and so should you! Featuring a product line of pins, prints, stickers and patches all showcasing women of color, the BOY/BYE project is a lighthearted expression of solidarity with women who don’t often see themselves in the stories presented to them. The kickstarter reads, “It’s about creating your own space….
