By akhalilCan you fangirl over a 10 year old? Because I am a total fan of this amazing 10-year-old entrepreneur who launched Hijabi Fits, a hijab company for teens and tweens. In this time and age, many tweens and teens are all over social media doing the usual: taking selfies, playing around with filters and taking pictures of their…
By akhalilA Black Muslim teenager was found hanged in the woods near his home in Lake Stevens, Wash. on March 1, 2017. The 18-year-old teen, Ben Keita, was reported missing in November after leaving without his phone, car or wallet. He was found in January. CAIR-Washington is asking the FBI to investigate the death, which was ruled…
By akhalilOver the past couple of weeks, I’ve seen tons of Facebook posts, articles and memes about how doctors who hold green cards were deported or were unable to re-enter the U.S. after the executive order was announced. It is absolutely ridiculous and horrifying that these physicians were unable to re-enter the U.S. under the “Muslim Ban,” but…
By akhalilI was so excited to learn that one of my favorite Muslim-woman owned small business, With A Spin, was featured in February’s Muslim Girl’s monthly subscription box. Photos provided from With A Spin. I’ve purchased from With A Spin before and was very satisfied with their products as well as their customer…
By akhalilA couple of months ago I came across Mode-sty and ordered a dress from there. Lately, I have been really into purchasing and supporting Muslim-owned businesses, especially Muslim women fashion designers. Years ago, it was a pain to find modest and stylish clothes. We would either have to layer a lot, or opt to non-fashionable,…
By akhalilA man from Massachusetts allegedly kicked and threatened a female Muslim employee wearing a hijab at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Thursday. Robin Rhodes, a 57-year-old businessman of Worcester, Mass., approached and assaulted Rabeeya Khan at the Delta Air Lines Sky Club lounge, while she was on break. According to a statement from the District Attorney of…
By akhalilMany of us who had the opportunity to attend the Jan. 21 Women’s March are still taking it all in and looking through our photos to hold onto the beautiful memories. Others who weren’t able to attend lived vicariously through it all on social media — and we’re here to help out. Check out some of our…
By akhalilIf you are not Muslim and have Muslim friends, you may often hear random Arabic words from your friends here and there. Moreover, if you recently converted to Islam and still trying to learn basic Arabic words and don’t know where to start, here are three words to learn and their meanings: 1. Bismillah —…
By akhalilYesterday was a big day. The day that Donald Trump officially became the President of the United States of America. Many Muslims have mixed emotions ranging from fear, anxiety, anger. Our Editor-in-Chief Amani posted a practical and informative video on how allies can help Muslim women during these tough times ahead. Check it out on her…
By akhalilI’m always on the look out for modest workout clothes for Muslim women that are hijab-friendly. I heard about Veil Garments a couple of months ago and finally decided to give it a try after being frustrated from working out in regular jersey hijabs. I purchased the Cool Dry Shawl in blue. They only have…
By akhalilAs an educator and mother who is passionate about multilingual and multicultural education, I was so excited to hear about a new children’s book coming out entitled “P is for Palestine: A Palestine ABC Book” by Dr. Golbarg Bashi. Dr. Bashi is a professor of history in New York, a mother, and the founder of Dr. Bashi, a…
By akhalilEveryone has most likely heard of the racist and outrageous statements said by Sheikh Hamza Yusuf at the Reviving Islamic Spirit conference. For many Muslims, his bigoted statements and fake apology were enough to make us throw his CD’s away and delete his lectures from our iPads. For those who have had enough of non-Black…
By akhalilFor many of us, 2016 was a difficult year — with the elections, and all the bigotry and racism that filled our country. As we reflect on the ups and downs of the past year, here are the top Muslim Girl moments in the year 2016: 1. Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, by Editor…
By akhalilWe love supporting small-owned businesses, especially if they are owned by fabulous Muslim women! Check out our list of amazing online small businesses owned by Black Muslim women. 1. Zakiyah Candles. Zakiyah Candles are Hand-poured 100% natural soy candles that smell amazing! Some scents include apple pumpkin, cinnamon, and sandalwood. Photo from Zakiyah Candle’s website 2. Amira…
By akhalilSeveral Muslim-owned businesses are donating portions of their sales to various organizations to help with the crisis in Syria. By using the hashtags #ShopForAleppo and #ShoppingForACause on Instagram, these businesses are showing their support and choosing to make a difference. Make sure to purchase items from their shops and check out details on their page…
