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Nouhaila Benzina etched her name in history as she became the pioneer footballer to don a hijab during a World Cup match. Until 2014, the wearing of the hijab at the World Cup was prohibited due to health and safety reasons. While on the field last Sunday, Nouhaila Benzina, adorned in her hijab, challenged norms…
It’s summertime! It’s the time of year when school’s out, vacations are in order, and books are in our hands, luggage, or shopping carts. Whether you’re looking for a book to bring to the beach, on your flight, or when you desperately wish to travel, our Muslim Girl Summer Reading List is here to recommend…
Fashion trends change with seasons each year, and with the introduction of social media, fashion trends change even faster. In this hyper-consumer-ism world, finding fashion trends that transcend decades is hard. Lucky for us, abayas are a fashion statement that has been a part of our lives for centuries. Abayas are loose garments known by…
July is Minority Mental Health Month! This is the perfect time to talk about Islamic approaches to addiction and substance use disorders. With the growing drug epidemic, it is clear that all communities are affected. Even though our tradition prohibits drug use, the Muslim community is not immune to consumption. I have had conversations with various…
Halal is an Arabic word that translates to “permissible” in English. When we say or hear the terms “halal food” or “halal fashion,” all it means is what is practically allowed in Islam according to the Quran (holy book of Islam) and the Sunnah (the teachings of Prophet Muhammad PBUH.) Beauty: Halal Edition As mentioned…
Have you all watched the Barbie movie yet? We absolutely love how our Hijabi fashionistas have taken on the challenge of styling their own versions of Barbie! It’s wonderful to see that modest fashion is here to stay, and we’re truly inspired by the diverse and creative looks that our fellow Muslim influencers have come…
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ANTIDOTE by Amani
AMANI is sick of politics. Tapping in with changemakers, thought leaders and the most influential voices from the culture, ANTIDOTE searches for a cure to today's viral social issues. Let's face it: the old white men in power have no f*cking idea what they're doing. Video episodes available on Youtube.
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Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age – Simon & Schuster, 2016
by Amani Al-Khatahtbeh
What has been the experience of the American Muslim Girl in a post-9/11 era? What would it be like with Donald J. Trump? Now you can have the chronicle of one of the most significant moments in our modern history right on your book shelf.
