We’ve made it to the last ten days of Ramadan, thank God! The most holiest of nights may seem a bit anti-climactic if you’re still observing social distancing due to COVID and can’t get to the mosque. So how do we keep our ibaddah strong? In this video, our Muslim sister gives us some practical…
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7 Muslim Girls Talk About Their First Time Fasting
Let’s be real, people: fasting ain’t easy for the faint of heart. Scratch that. Fasting just ain’t easy. Periodt. So, whenever someone chooses to do it willingly, for the first time, we admire them for their sacrifice. Whether it’s to join their Muslim friend in solidarity for the month of Ramadan, or because they are…
Why We Should Embrace the So-Called “Ramadan Muslim”
The call to prayer starts on the alarm on your phone. Rather than ignore it, as usual, you jump and head to quickly go perform wudu before shaking out the prayer rug and doing salat. It definitely must be Ramadan! It is not unusual for people to dive more into religious practices during the holiest…
9 COVID Safety Tips For Ramadan
Ramadan, the best time of the year, is upon us again! This blessed month has come seemingly quickly after a whirlwind of a year. It seems like only yesterday it was 2020 and the beginnings of the pandemic were upon us. Last year we spent Ramadan and Eid in quarantine. Now it’s our second year…
10 Muslim Women Share Their Ramadan Resolutions
Ramadan is like a fresh start for so many of us. We asked the #MuslimGirlArmy what their Ramadan resolutions are for this year. We received some amazing responses, so of course we had to share! Check out their beautiful intentions for this Ramadan below. @pure_perseverance: To learn the Quran more and be more comfortable wearing…
9 Ramadan Tips for Our Non-Muslim Friends
Ramadan officially starts today, which means Muslims begin fasting for an entire month. Allow me to share some tips for all our non-Muslim friends reading this, in case you’ve had some pressing questions that you’d like to ask a real-life actual Muslim. I call this my “Ramadan Muzzie Manual.” This is practical advice. For starters,…
How to Prepare For Our Second Ramadan in Quarantine
Observing Ramadan last year in quarantine was hectic and challenging for many of us. And with it being amidst a pandemic for the second time, many of us are feeling so lonely already — especially those of us living alone or are converts — but we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of how…
Here’s How Our #MGArmy is Prepping for Our Second Ramadan In Quarantine
Ramadan Mubarak to all our #MGArmy! While celebrating Ramadan in quarantine for the second year in a row might be difficult, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have an amazing month, inshallah! We love sharing what our MG clique is up to, and here’s what you you guys had to say: @nlaoui18: Trying to…
6 Things You Should Do in the Month of Sha’Ban
The month of Sha’ban is here and that means Ramadhan is just around the corner! SubhanAllah. Sha’ban is a month many people overlook as it falls right in between Rajjab and Ramadhan. However, Sha’ban is the month where some of the most notable miracles happened, like the splitting of the moon and the changing of…
This Is How Muslims Around the World Celebrated Quarant-EID
Eid-al-Fitr is such an amazing time of year. We all look forward to it after a month of fasting, and we usually celebrate in such joyous ways: surrounded by family and friends, feasts for days, and new clothes. There’s always an air of excitement in the days leading up to this wonderful holiday. This year…
What Is Eid? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Muslim Holiday.
This article was published on Muslim on 5/24/2020, and has been republished with permission of Muslim. Whether you are Muslim or not, the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr is acknowledged around the world by many of all faiths. Eid is a time for blessings and joys throughout the Muslim community, but because it is a day of charity,…
Why This Ramadan Has Been My Best Ramadan Yet
Ramadan taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic might be challenging for some, but surprisingly, it hasn’t been for me. For the first time ever, Ramadan is peaceful, quiet, and without stress. The hectic food prep, influx of guests, and food orders is nowhere to be found, replaced instead by quiet, peacefulness, serenity, and self-care time….
Watch: The Virtues of Laylat al-Qadr
“In these last 10 nights, you need to set yourself up for success,” says Shaykh Omar Suleiman. In this video, Shaykh Suleiman explains the benefits of the last 10 nights of Ramadan, and explains how the Prophet, peace be upon him, conducted himself in the last nights of Ramadan. Give this video a watch; you’ll…
5 Things to Do in the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
In this short video that won’t even take three minutes of your time, Shaykh Abu Abdissalam explains five things you should do during these last 10 nights of Ramadan in order to seek the blessings of the “Night of Decree” or Laylatul Qadr. This single night carries with it the blessing of 1000 months, or…
Why I’m at Peace During a Pandemic Despite My Anxiety
Disclaimer: This article is in no way meant to substitute for medical or mental health advice from a trained and educated mental health professional. Muslim Girl encourages those who need help to seek it, and encourages the use of resources such as therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and trained mental health professionals. You should never try…