What’s the #MuslimGirlArmy watching?
By Maysoon KhatibWarning: Within this short video you will be humbled, moved to tears and will have witnessed an angel on earth show true rahma (mercy), as she forgives the killer of her son in court. May this mother and her family be blessed with Allah’s (swt) mercy. We do not know the strength and courage it takes to…
By Naaz ModanOprah Winfrey’s acceptance speech for the Cecil B. de Mille Award earned a standing ovation not only from the attendees at the 2018 Golden Globes, but from the internet as well. Her powerful words on the #MeToo movement and recognition for Recy Taylor, who passed away in late December, left watchers moved. This morning, the hashtags…
By Maysoon KhatibMuslim Girl’s founder and editor-in-chief Amani Al-Khatahtbeh joined YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and YouTube sensation Lilly Singh at Google Zeitgeist this year to talk internet bullies, sexism and racism online, and changing the world. The conversation they have will motivate you to feel empowered, reach for your dreams and find your authentic voice.
By leahvernonIn the spring, I had this wild idea to make a solo dance video, including the elements of spoken word, model walking and a bit of voguing. As usual, the creative budget was zero dollars. LOL. But, I believed that a fat girl dancing — a Muslim girl dancing in the streets of Detroit —…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanMuslim Girl Founder, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, joined together with other leading writers and global thinkers on Australia’s most watched television show – ABC’s Q&A last night. Together with panelists Rutger Bregman, Laurie Penny, Shashi Tahroor and Michael Fullilove, she took the internet by storm in response to audience questions ranging from Western feminism and hijabs to utopia and…
By Zarina ImanAiring right before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, The Secret Life of Muslims became a viral sensation. The series of videos shared the stories of about a dozen Muslims across America, including MuslimGirl founder, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh. With a Goldziher Award and a Peabody Award nomination already in tow, the series now has an Emmy nomination for outstanding short documentary and…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderIt has been reported that Disney is struggling to find stars for the live-action remake of Aladdin. Since March, director Guy Ritchie, casting director Randi Hill, and the studio have been conducting a worldwide search to find the perfect Aladdin and Jasmine. The Hollywood Reporter claims that, “[F]inding a male lead in his 20s who…
By Guest BloggerWritten by Saudah Jannat. This TEDx talk by Samina Ali — a Muslim woman activist and author — reveals the real truth behind the hijab, the history and its real purpose. Hopefully, this will be a really insightful video for us all, Insha’allah. The original caption reads: “In recent times, the resurgence of the…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderI’ve been watching Nabela Noor for a good long time now and you need to check her out! For those who don’t know, she is a Bangladeshi-American Muslim YouTuber who does makeup, DIY, and comedy videos. In one of her recent videos, she does a skit with her husband where they share their first Ramadan together…
By leahvernon“S**T White Girls Say to Muslimahs” I’ve wanted to do this since last year (another vlogger did a version of this video as well) but I never had to guts to actually film it. This is my first time doing something super ridiculous. Unfortunately, a lot of these questions I’ve actually got from individuals in…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderTRIGGER WARNING: “This show is meant for both Black and White audiences and every other color imaginable” as Variety magazine critiques. If discussing race makes you uncomfortable and you want to just comment below without reading this or watching the show, don’t waste your time. You have been warned. When the release date for…
By leahvernonLeah V. pulled four of her random friends to have a seat on the orange couch for part 1 of the “How Well Do You Know Your Muslim friend?” segment. Prior to the recording, none of them were told what they were being filmed. Big thanks to Lala Trips, Brian Peck, RV Mendoza, and Remus…
By Guest BloggerAmerican actress Lindsay Lohan recently vacationed in both the UAE and Thailand and was seen wearing a burkini at a beach in Thailand, where she was paddleboarding and having a photo shoot. This is not the first time the actress was spotted in Islamic attire. Earlier this year, she wore a hijab (headscarf) while traveling from Turkey to…
By Marwa AdinaLaila Hzaineh is an Arab feminist that gave Waseem Shehade a clap back that left us all clapping. In this video, watch as Laila responds to Waseem’s objectification of women and destroys his opinion on women who wear short clothes. You think he caught the sh(eh)ade?
By Dena IgustiAs we all know, the first inaugural Muslim Women’s Day just passed on March 27th! Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, founder of Muslim Girl and International Muslim Women’s Day, celebrates the success of the Muslim Women’s Day and Muslim women breaking the internet She not only thanks the media partners that pledged to center Muslim women’s voices,…
