Rarbie’s journey is a very eye-opening reminder for us all.
#YOLT – You Only Live Twice
By Amani
By Amani
A Visit to Germany
By AmaniI spent my day in Germany, where I had the opportunity to enthrall myself in a new country, culture, and people. We had 8 hours until our connecting flight, so we decided to go downtown where all the hustle and bustle of everyday life was. We took the train from the airport, which is when…
Still Bleeding
By AmaniTwo years later and nothing has been done to bring justice for the 1,300+ innocent civilians that were murdered in Israel’s siege on Gaza two years ago, nor the nearly 6,000 injured in the massacre. Nothing has been done to alleviate the plight of the remaining population that has been forced to live in the…
MuslimGirl.net on the Radio!
By AmaniSalamu alaikum everyone! MuslimGirl.net recently got a segment on Shine Time Radio on 90.3 The Core! We discussed the idea behind MuslimGirl.net and what our goals are insha’Allah. And since the radio show is run by a couple of college guys, of course they had to ask about wanting to date a Muslim Girl…
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The Final Sermon
By AmaniThe year 10 A.H. was one of the most significant years of the Islamic calendar. Leaders and tribes that one could have never imagined would show the least bit of acceptance towards Prophet Muhammad (SAW) began to embrace Islam as their faith, and multitudes of people were turning to the religion of Allah (SWT) ….
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The Battle of Khandaq
By AmaniAt this time, there was growing peace and security in Medina. However, a Jewish tribe called Banu Nadir attempted to invoke a string of indecencies upon Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the Muslims, leading them to become exiled from the city. This exile angered them and they wanted to find a way to kick the Muslims…
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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Before Prophethood
By AmaniIt’s important to know the history of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) even prior to his prophethood because those were the years that shaped the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) reputation and image to the people of Mecca. His early years of virtue would soon precede a lifetime of nobleness and greatness. After his grandfather passed away when the…
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The World Before Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
By AmaniAt the time that Allah (SWT) had sent Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to humanity, the world was sleeping in a dark period of impulse and ignorance. Disunited and rotting in their own lack of education, people remained steadfast in their own ways and showed no hope of progressing towards a brighter future. It was then that…
Trendy Hijabi Wallpapers
By AmaniThe cool kids over at StyleIslam have put together a package of gorgeous desktop backgrounds featuring vectors of young muslim women wearing the hijab. There are seven different wallpapers, and each one displays a Muslimah with a unique style or appearance. Personally, when I saw these wallpapers, I felt so inspired by them and reminded…
Are you going to go out looking like that?
By AmaniA perfect example of the whispers so many of us hear right before leaving the house. May we all be better prepared to fight against it insha’Allah. Ameen.
Bored? Muslim Facebook Pages
By AmaniSo admit it, we all have Facebooks… Facebooks that we spend countless hours on even though it’s boring and nobody’s online and we should be studying. But, let’s face it, it’s addicting! So how about checking out some of our favorite inspiring, motivational, just-for-fun, or OMG-that’s-so-true Facebook pages? Hijab Tan Lines – it happens to…
The World Cup’s Biggest Goal
By AmaniAs the champions of the World Cup will suspensively by decided over the next two days, prominent international figures, including world leaders, performers, and the players themselves, are trying to remind us of the one goal that matters: education for all. Spearheaded by Queen Rania of Jordan, the 1GOAL campaign is aimed at seizing “the…
Clothes to wear to the mosque?
By AmaniOne lady told me that when praying to Allah or at the mosque, you are not allowed to wear jeans. So my question is if I go to the mosque to pray, what should I wear? Can I wear loosefitting jeans, a loose fitting longsleeve shirt and a hijab? Is that fine? Like these jeans…
Struggling to find info as a new convert
By AmaniI had a question about what happens after someone converts. I know of some places of worship around where I am but haven’t gone inside. The one I went to I couldn’t get in that day. And the next time I went the side door was open but I didn’t go in as I was…
[CLOSED] MTV Docu-Series Featuring Practicing Muslim Girl
By AmaniSalamu alaikum everyone, MTV is making a new documentary series featuring the different lifestyles of various teenagers living in America, and they’re interested in showcasing the life of a practicing Muslim girl! The documentary is aimed at breaking stereotypes and showing what Muslims are really all about. This is a great step towards bringing Islam…