By hadiqahkhalilYou’ve seen these names in headlines. What you haven’t seen, at least not fully, is the cost of becoming one. From detention to harassment to political targeting, the experiences of Leqaa Kordia, Nerdeen Kiswani, and Mahmoud Khalil reflect a broader reality: justice is not treated as a principle, but as a risk. These were among…
By hadiqahkhalilWhat first began as a teen blog in a bedroom in New Jersey has now marked the tenth annual global campaign of Muslim Women’s Day. This year, Muslim Girl was honored with an official proclamation by New York City, signaling a full-circle moment as a once youth-driven act of rebellion has evolved into a formidable…
By hadiqahkhalilOn the first day of 2026, Zohran Mamdani made history as the city’s first Muslim mayor. For weeks after he won the election, he committed to visiting different mosques across New York City every Friday. This time was different. Muslim Girl accompanied Zohran as he went where no male politician has gone before: the women’s…
