By akhalilI received the new Tuesday In Love formula nail polish in Muslim Girl’s Care Package in April, and I must say I’m loving it much more than the original, peelable formula. I received this beautiful burgundy color and it is definitely long lasting. But it was when I discovered the story behind Tuesday in Love and…
By akhalilI have been a fan of Verona Collection hijabs for a couple of years now, so when I discovered that Verona was going to be in the Muslim Girl Care Package for April, I was ecstatic! I received the gray hijab with black satin trim. I already own the purple and pink hijab of this style…
By akhalilI first heard about Farashé, a product for curly-haired people, when I read about it in an interview with entrepreneur Lubna Abura. I immediately purchased the hair product, which uses natural products like organic olive oil straight from Palestine and argan oil from Morocco, and absolutely loved it for my curly hair as well as my…
By akhalilMy friend Bayan and I started a Ramadan Kids Club last year, and it was a huge hit at our local mosques. We wanted to make Ramadan exciting for our own kids so we collaborated with two local mosques and headed an hour-long Ramadan storytime and crafts a couple of times a day. We had…
By akhalilYou know how during the holidays in December, we see cute photos of people on our Facebook and Instagram wearing reindeer headbands, writing in cute holiday notebooks and drinking coffee in snowmen mugs? Luckily for us, we live during such fantastic times that we have awesome Ramadan items for us and not just for kids! Here are…
By akhalilLast year, I compiled a list of cool items to decorate your home for Ramadan. It was such a big hit, that I decided to compile another list. Ramadan is less than 30 days away and one of the best things about it, in my opinion, is the spirit of the month — which includes…
By akhalilMother’s Day is coming up and if you’re still not sure what to get your mother this year, then no need to worry! If you ask many Muslim moms what they would like, they will respond with, “Nothing, honey, you are my gift.” But let’s be real, you should treat your mother on that day for…
By akhalilToday is Earth Day, and in honor of this special day, here are five ways Muslims can help take care of the Earth. 1- Plant a tree This is a fun and fruitful family activity. Imam Bukhari said: “If a Muslim plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an…
By akhalilRamadan is less than two months away and I’m already getting preparing for it. Yes, we know that we should not focus on food during Ramadan, rather focus on spirituality and changing yourself to the better, but who am I kidding? If you’re fasting for over 16 hours a day in the summer, some of…
By akhalilHas your friend ever texted you to make duaa (prayer) for her and you wished you could easily reply with a “girl making duaa” emoji? Or reply with a samosa emoji when your mother asks you what you want for dinner? Well, now you can! Thanks to Sakeena Rashid, who created Islamoji. Rashid is a realtor,…
By akhalilCleveland police are searching for a man who killed an elderly man on Facebook live. The suspect, Steve Stephens, is dangerous and armed, and a search is underway to find him. Stephens claimed he killed 14 more, although only one has been verified. The victim is 74-year-old Robert Godwin. The video showed Stephens driving up…
By akhalilTrigger warning. This post has child sexual abuse content that may be triggering to some. Since April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, it is an important time to raise awareness in the Muslim community about child abuse, especially sexual abuse, which, unfortunately, is often a taboo topic. A little over a year ago, I…
By akhalilI can’t be the only one is who still thinking about the amazing #MuslimWomensDay that occurred on March 27. It was definitely an historical day to remember. What better way to keep those memories alive than to look back at some of the awesome graphics designed to appreciate Muslim women everywhere? Here are some favorites:…
By akhalilCo-written by Aya Khalil and Marwa Abdulhai. We have had the honor of working with Eman Idil Bare at Muslim Girl for more than a year now. Not only are her articles always thought-provoking and informative, but she is a also a journalist, a yoga instructor and a talented fashion designer. She is basically goals. So when…
By akhalilWomen who wear hijab are often wary of their surroundings and stay vigilant of the people and places around them. There are have been many instances of bigots who try to snatch the hijab off women on the street or in public. Maryam K. Aziz and Rana Abdelhamid, who give self-defense workshops across the country,…
