By Maysoon KhatibAs I sit in front of my computer screen scrolling down my newsfeeds, I can’t help but to be angry — and during the month of Ramadan, no less! Why? Because post after post, I am witnessing a giant void. It’s the actual neglect to stand up against the injustices occurring to our Palestinian brothers…
By Maysoon KhatibI think it’s time for some Laylatul Qadr prayer 101. I asked around to get the details on how to pray during this night, and this is what I got. Laylatul Qadr is not fard (obligatory). It is more mustahab (recommended), even mu’akidah (highly recommended). Depending on which sect you follow, the way to pray…
By Maysoon KhatibInstagram is attempting to silence Palestinian activism by deleting posts with the hashtag #SaveSheikhJarrah. A village in East Jerusalem called Sheikh Jarrah is undergoing ethnic cleansing, and settlers are forcing residents to flee from their homes in a take-over of land and houses that do not belong to them. Israeli courts have allowed these settlers…
By Maysoon KhatibThis evening is the blessed 25th night of Ramadan 1442. This means it may be the night that we all anticipate and eagerly hope that Allah allows us to see, insh’Allah — Laylatul Qadr! In regards to Laylatul Qadr, Allah (SWT) gives us the message that, “This night of decree is better than 1000 months.”…
By Maysoon KhatibLadies, we’ve been waiting all month long for the holiest point of our Ramadan journey, and that dreaded visit from our period has made its appearance. But what about the Night of Power, Laylatul Qadr, that we’ve been waiting for this whole month? The struggle is real, am I right? So you might be asking…
By Maysoon KhatibWe’ve made it to the last ten days of Ramadan, thank God! The most holiest of nights may seem a bit anti-climactic if you’re still observing social distancing due to COVID and can’t get to the mosque. So how do we keep our ibaddah strong? In this video, our Muslim sister gives us some practical…
By Maysoon KhatibFox News host, Jeanine Pirro, was suspended by Fox for questioning whether congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s hijab is American enough because of her dress: “Omar wears a hijab, which according to the Koran 33:59, tells women to cover so they won’t get molested. Is her adherence to this Islamic doctrine indicative of her adherence to sharia…
By Maysoon KhatibWe are so excited to be celebrating #MuslimWomensDay on March 27, and we have three ways you can make a difference by getting involved in the action! First and foremost, you can center Muslim women’s voices for the day. Use your platform to elevate the voices of phenomenal Muslim women stories from marginalized communities. Share their stories…
By Maysoon KhatibHappy International Women’s Day! In celebration of this annual momentous occasion, I thought I’d share with you some phenomenal Muslim leaders who happen to be women. These women led their countries’ governments way before we had the “nasty woman” movement here in the West. Bam. What’s that you said about us being oppressed? Check out this…
By Maysoon KhatibMuslim Girl’s founder and editor-in-chief Amani Al-Khatahtbeh joined YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and YouTube sensation Lilly Singh at Google Zeitgeist this year to talk internet bullies, sexism and racism online, and changing the world. The conversation they have will motivate you to feel empowered, reach for your dreams and find your authentic voice.
By Maysoon KhatibStateless and displaced, these people are are being subjected to ethnic cleansing, and you need to know what’s going on with these Muslims. Here’s a short video by AJ Plus that gives you some information about the Rohingya of Myanmar.
By Maysoon KhatibYassir Qadhi narrates the story of Prophet Muhammad’s (p.b.u.h.) experience at the age of 61 during a total eclipse after the death of his son, Ibrahim. During this time of grief, the people thought the eclipse occurred because of the death Ibrahim. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) directed his followers to pray. According to ThoughtCo., “At a time…
By Maysoon KhatibPeople! I don’t even know what to say. For years…YEARS… I have been doing my fast wrong. I don’t want to say what I’ve been doing because it’s between Allah (SWT) and me, but after watching this video my eyes have opened. After watching this video on 15 common mistakes Muslims make in Ramadan, I…
By Maysoon KhatibCheck out Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Muslim Girl, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, as a guest panelist at CARE’s National Convention for 2017, along with Chelsea Clinton, Barbara Bush, Musimbi Kamyoro and Michelle Nunn. They discuss the role of women of color and the global challenges facing women and girls. See what Amani has to say!
By Maysoon KhatibThis evening around 10:30 P.M. in Manchester, England, an explosion went off at the end of Ariana Grande’s concert. Investigators are still determining whether this explosion was a suicide bombing. 19 people confirmed dead, while approximately 50 injured. Audience members consisted mainly of young girls and their mothers. According to news sources, tens of thousands of…
