By MG StaffWe often compare our relationships to other peoples’ picture perfect photos, so I wanted to share a very beautiful, yet painful, story about my marriage in the hopes that we try just a little harder. Bub and I have been together for the last 12 years and we got married five years after we started…
By pegahsmileyWith everything going on in the world, you might find yourself overwhelmed and even jaded, especially when you think you can’t do anything to help. Well, if you’re reading this, it’s very likely that you have at least a dollar to donate to a cause you’re passionate about! Here’s a list of my favorite places…
By Mariam TanvirWhat does Barbie’s first launch of 2020 mean? White girl, white girl, white girl, white girl….Black girl tucked away on the corner of a shelf. These were my options when my mom told me I could pick out a Barbie doll when I was a child. Tiny waisted with an impressive chest size. Even at…
By manalmoazzamSo, unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard of coronavirus, the mysterious, rapidly-spreading illness that has just been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). Did you know that the term coronavirus (CoV) actually refers to a large family of viruses that can be responsible for a range of…
By I can only speak for myself when I say that the topic of marriage was a constant in my household growing up. I remember being 11-years-old when my cousin was getting married. I overheard a conversation amongst grown-ups discussing who was getting married next. It’s weird to hear your mother saying she wanted to get…
By Dear Mom, There is something that I have been meaning to tell you, and here it goes… I understand that we play an important role in each other’s lives, but I feel I can’t be as up front with you about my feelings as you are with me, sometimes. I feel that just because you…
By aminaradwanI wasn’t always fat shamed, but I did always have issues that challenged me regarding my body image. Having insecurities while trying your hardest to fit in was a struggle I faced growing up. Often, I would reminisce about my youthful body. Looking at old photos still brings me to tears. There was one photo…
By Handling Christmas can be quite difficult as a revert. You see, I was born Muslim and raised Muslim until later in my life. When my mother decided she was going to become Roman Catholic, I was no longer allowed to practice Islam. After a while, I decided to revert back and practice again. My journey…
By Envy, or hasad, as it is referred to in surah al-Falaq, is something we ask Allah SWT to protect ourselves from, whether it is having others feel that way towards us or feeling that way ourselves. A little while ago, I taught Sunday school at a masjid for over eleven years, first as an assistant…
By For the first time ever, the name “Muhammad” has made it to the list of top 10 baby names in the U.S., according to parenting website, “BabyCenter.” Say whaaat?! The name attributed to our beloved Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him); the name bestowed on so many of our brothers in homage to the man considered…
By manalmoazzamSo, it’s happened. After making the most of a weekend that has flown by, Sunday is upon us, which means one thing: We have T-minus 24 hours until the work week begins. Sigh. We all know that feeling. The dreaded Monday blues. The opposite of a weekend. Back to another week of hustling away, being…
By bintaBismillah. I’m 29 years old. Shocking, I know. How dare a woman share her age on a public platform? I’ve been through some ups and downs in life. I was a pretty shy and awkward kid. I had a few friends, but for the most part, I kept to myself. I watched X-Men, and listened…
By Mariam TanvirSnow, hot chocolate, warm and soft blankets; just a few of many things that tell us that winter has arrived, loud and proud! While I am not personally a fan of freezing temperatures, I still love the idyllic things that make the winter season so cozy and fun. Whether it’s staying inside and enjoying watching the…
By manalmoazzamAh, Black Friday. The only day out of three hundred and sixty five where you can shop like your life depends on it without any judgement. You’ve already binged that turkey, and now it’s time to binge your favorite businesses. Yeah, I said it. So, on this most joyous of days and for your shopping…
By bintaI have the type of melanin that presses buttons. I have the type of melanin and facial structure that pushes people to ask unsettling questions, like: What are you? Are you Black or are you African? How are you a brown-skinned Muslim but you sound White? One can imagine how hearing questions like these on…
