By Mariam NouserMy sense of style has evolved throughout the years due mainly to my increased visibility as a Muslim woman. Growing up in Canada, especially as a pre-teen and teen, I always tried to wear branded clothing that was trendy. I always saved my money from babysitting to ensure I could buy the latest style of…
By Mariam Nouser“Why do you wear the hijab?” “Why did you take it off?” “Why do you wear it like that?” Muslim females like myself are sick and tired of hearing this. The flurry of questions I got when I started wearing the hijab the first time in July 2013 was astounding. Of course, I recognize my privilege…
By Trigger warning: This story contains references and descriptions of domestic violence. I remember the moment I found out about my mom’s previous marriage before my biological father. I had just been cheated on by my boyfriend at the time, and she sat me down on our couch and told me about her first arranged marriage…
By Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and the interviewees. They do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MuslimGirl.com. When Saif Khan was dealing with the loss of his half-brother, he turned to his local Imam for guidance. “From my experience, Islamic leaders and scholars…
By Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MuslimGirl.com. Coming to the United States was…challenging, to say the least. Having parents that grew up in the Middle East, being Muslim, being a girl who looked so different from…
By Kuffar. Beautiful. Cross-dresser. Brave. Strong. Confused. These descriptors comprise just a few things I’ve been called in the last several years. I hope that through this article, I can succinctly paint a picture of my religious journey as a queer hijabi, and how my sexual orientation and gender identity have informed my journey towards the…
By lunaazzureTrigger Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide, abuse, and miscarriage. It may be difficult for some to read. It feels like yesterday. Staring at the ceiling in the dark, trying to sleep after excitedly texting my best friend twice to tell her about how I finally finished a project she encouraged me to start,…
By What does it mean to be Black, Muslim, and Pakistani? It is a complex world to navigate, and often results in the feeling of being too foreign for each of the three groups because of your incredibly unique experience. It affects ever part of your being imaginable. Your body dysmorphia may grow bigger and bigger…
By Maysoon KhatibIt’s been raining all morning, and now the thunder has taken a front show. My dog won’t leave my side even though there are four other people in the house he can go to. It’s been raining all morning, and I go to the window to watch the raindrops hit the ground. Plop. Plop. Plop….
By sanaharharaI have a challenge for you. Google “Bollywood actors and actresses” in one tab. Now open another tab, and type in “Indian people.” Now I want you to compare the two. The chance that you see a similarity in the complexion of the actors and actresses, and the citizens of India are slim to none….
By noorfedalaAs per my own experience, one of the major issues Muslim women who live in non-Muslim countries face is whether they should observe the hijab (via wearing a headscarf) or not. Now this question is not necessarily related to whether the family is strictly religious or not. Sometimes, it’s mainly related to how dangerous or…
By In 2016, Trump’s vocal hatred for immigrants, women, and anyone who didn’t agree with him found its way into the homes of every American family. By T.V., car radio, and of course, social media, it felt as if no outlet was safe from Trump’s venomous words. The overpowering exposure of hate unfortunately left many vulnerable…
By sanaharharaThe Trump administration, and many of its hardcore fans are still enamored with the ridiculous belief that refugees are “taking over.” While refugees are out here being the living embodiment of sayings like, “be kind to rude people because they need it the most,” and “hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that,”…
By kawtherinuwaFeminism (noun): the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. When I first learned the definition of feminism a few years ago, I hastened to label myself a feminist, because stating otherwise just didn’t make sense. As a young woman, I felt that not striving for gender equality was not only…
By vanessaelshamyNew Year, New Me(mes), am I right? Fact: there’s no better way to trot your way through the first month of the year than by indulging in some quality memes. Now, I know what you’re thinking. The new year just started! But, there are already so many memes that have us seriously ROFL-ing, so sit…
