We 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…
9 Muslim Women Heads of State Before America’s First Woman President
Happy 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…
Florida Student Calls out ‘B.S.’ to Politicians and Says ‘Shame on You!’
I wasn’t sure if I could watch another video from anyone regarding the latest school shooting. It’s not because I don’t care. It’s because I care too much. I’m a mother – and I’m mad. I’m mad at people who love their guns. I’m mad at people who think their Second Amendment right is more…
This Woman Is Bored of Disputing Stereotypes Regarding Muslims
Watch as Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan speaks about the conversations that need to be held regarding Muslim women amid stereotypes that divert attention away from important topics. Listen as she addresses the issues that must be rectified in order for our society to grow. Do you really care about Muslim women? If you do, then cherry-picking what you want…
You Have to Listen to This Latinx Muslim Woman Sing About Spirituality
Always in search of sultry music, I have found the ultimate artist who checks off my box for sultriness, as well as authenticity. The song, Gospel No. 1, is about heartbreak and turning to spirituality as a way to reconnect with yourself. It features a Latinx Muslim, who shares a culturally diverse look of Islam that…
7 Actions We Can All Take for a More Productive New Year
Let’s be frank with ourselves: every New Year we make promises that this year will be better, more productive and maybe less filled with regrets than the last. Considering the amount of positive reinforcement that we feed ourselves, the payoff is little to none. We still seem to sink into the same no-action rut we…
A Discussion About Jerusalem, Al Aqsa and Trump’s Declaration
Dr. Ihsan Alkhatib (my husband), is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Murray State University. A couple of summers ago we took our kids to Palestine. After the trip we had long discussions over the occupation, and because of his educational background in politics, he was able to shed some light on topics such…
New Procter & Gamble Video Invokes Memories of Trials and Triumphs
This post was developed in collaboration with P&G as part of their Love Over Bias campaign. I was in the third grade living in California. During that time there were 53 Americans being held hostage in Iran. Our school decided to show support for the hostages by planting trees and tying yellow ribbons around them….
Muslim Girl Editor Talks Girl Power at Google Zeitgeist
Muslim 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.
Watch Sarah Khatami Sing About the ‘Darkness’ of Depression
Sarah Khatami released her debut single, “Darkness,” a haunting and heart wrenching ballad that she wrote about her difficult experience dealing with depression and anxiety. She hopes its release will help others who are coping with the same issues. “Darkness” is the first single from Sarah’s upcoming, self-titled EP, a blend of R&B, pop and…
Malala’s Father Has a Message About Equality and Empowering Daughters
Image taken from Twitter Ziauddin Yousafzai, an educator and the father of Malala, speaks about the patriarchal world he lives in, how both men and women deserve equal opportunities for education and how independent identity is imperative in order to develop a better society. He speaks of the importance of education, in particular for women…
An Ode to Brown Girls Who Are Too Brown
Submitted by Amara Chaudhry Amara Chaudry performs with absolute rawness, uncensored, about the truth of colorism and blackness with Muslim and South Asian communities. Watch and listen to her as she tells a story that so many can relate to today – that brown girls are beautiful.
Imam Khalid Latif Reminds Us How to See the World Differently
How do you see people – the world around you? Is it just visual, or is it more? Check out Imam Khalid Latif as he shares his words of wisdom as the keynote speaker at Drexel University in 2017. He talks about a powerful lesson he learned from a blind woman. “She didn’t need eyes…
From Afghanistan to Manchester, Refugee Nadia Nadim Stars as Man City Soccer Player
Nadia Nadim escaped Afghanistan, finding her new home in Manchester as a refugee. This year she was helped Denmark reach the finals of Euro 2017, as an amazing and skilled soccer player. She is now on the team in Manchester as number 10. Soccer is not only her major accomplishment. She is near completion of…
Do You Know What Your Unconscious Biases Are?
Yassmin Abdel-Magied talks about the unconscious biases people have and how it causes us all to make presumptions. Where do these unconscious biases come from? Home, of course. How we were raised – who raised us – our friends and educators.