By Kindness. A word that means “the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.” Wikipedia defines this word as “a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and a concern for others.” In a world where rage and violence seem to slowly be taking over, any act of kindness is rare and much needed. While…
By MG Stafffeminism ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m noun 1. The advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes In the early 2000’s, my Dad would keep his hair rather long and slicked back; he reckoned he was the brown doppelgänger of Elvis Presley. In fact, the earliest childhood memory that I can recollect is sitting…
By A Muslim female artist is a rarity in and out of her community, let alone one with performance art experience in school for film. As odd as I am as a performance artist, I am even more of a walking contradiction outside of my community. I have always been a proud Lebanese, part Sierra Leonean immigrant. Born…
By Living in a society where monotony is preferred, your name can say a lot about your background. Likewise, the way a person chooses to respond to your name can say a lot about them. Many first generation Americans or children of immigrant families have faced the awkwardness of having to repeatedly explain how to pronounce…
By If you don’t like reading, I’ve made a video about this on Youtube (10 things you will hear/experience as a hijabi in South Korea- My channel is ‘Nasra Living’) So I know a lot, a LOT, of Muslim sisters who wear hijab are interested in visiting, working, or studying in South Korea. It’s an exciting…
By The following is a beautiful letter we received from a #MuslimGirlArmy reader. Dear Muslim Girl, I want to thank you. I didn’t know it at the time, but an article I read on Muslimgirl.com shifted my life path dramatically. In 2017, I was in my junior year of college at the University of DePaul. To inspire…
By Jessica DaqamssehThe sun kissed my bare arms. My pale skin burned red, dripping pools of sweat. A forgotten sensation triggered internal conflicts: discomfort and relief; shame and freedom. My new beginning, birthed in pain and spiritual turmoil, reduced to the superficial. A constant friend’s comfortable embrace unraveled the strings from their stitch. Holes loosened bonds to…
By sarahmohrIt is a fact that in a world with 9 billion people, there are many who do not agree. Communities as a whole can be in conflict over their world views. However, I have noticed that in general (or at least in my circles), Muslims really like punks. And why is this true? Because we…
By There was a time in life where all I had to worry about was myself. School, homework, teachers, friends, peer pressure, fashion, parents, etc. Everything that only related to ME. Then marriage happened. With marriage came a new perspective in life, a new dimension. Knowing someone and living with someone are two very different things….
By pegahsmileyI remember the feeling of excitement, but uncertainty, as I was walking towards the classroom I was about to spend two weeks in, to learn some coding. It was my first foray into “Kode With Klossy,” and although I had enrolled myself in this class to learn a new skill, I didn’t truly know what…
By “Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, God will make easy for him a path to Paradise.” With these words, our Prophet Muhammad emphasized the vitality of treading a path of knowledge, however far that distance may be. The Prophet’s words strengthen my resolve and commitment to continue and persevere in my quest to…
By lunaazzureTW: mention of eating disorders. I remember looking in the mirror without my glasses on, and just seeing a big, blurry fuzz. I was happier like that. I was glad I couldn’t see my body — tree trunk arms, thighs that wobbled at any slight movement, and a stomach that hung grossly over the waistband…
By Marwa DiafI was personally super excited for the launch of the Banana Republic hijabs. No, not because we desperately needed them. Not because they’re affordable, but because they represented more than that. These hijabs and the model represented inclusion and diversity. Growing up, I was always discouraged by the fact that hijab and modest clothing weren’t…
By manalmoazzamDon’t you just hate it when you’re coasting through life, happy as a clam, and out of nowhere, you get taken down by the specter of self-doubt, self-deprecating thinking, or imposter syndrome? Ah, it happens to the best of us, but where do you turn when this trifecta of trouble comes knocking on your door?…
By aminaradwanA celebration of financial burden is…a wedding! It’s only fair to say that once a couple announces an engagement or proposal that a wedding is soon to follow. In most cases, couples will begin to plan their religious ceremonies followed by the wedding day. But of course, not everyone has a wedding, nor do they…
