By sarahmohrStarting earlier this month, 12 Gates Arts is hosting the opening for “Hasteem: We are here,” an exhibit put on by the phenomenal Collective for Black Iranians. The Collective was founded by Priscillia Kounkou-Hoveyda, a human rights lawyer, as well as five other Black Iranians whose goal is to create a mainstream narrative about the…
By sarahmohrEditor’s note: The views in this article are the personal opinions of the writer and do not reflect the views or an endorsement by MuslimGirl.com. So, I want to preface this by saying I am aware I am a white woman and a convert, and I am not trying to speak to the current circumstances…
By sarahmohrIt is true that one of our most important values as Muslims is the protection of water. The famous hadith of the Prophet SAW states how important he taught us water is: Abdullah ibn ‘Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) passed by Sa’d while he was performing ablution and said, “What is this…
By sarahmohrAs Muslims, part of our belief system includes standing against oppression and standing against injustices. Here are three cases of injustice that you should be aware of, as well as some ways that you can help advocate for justice for these individuals. Imam Jamil The ongoing work to free Imam Jamil continues. The movement to…
By sarahmohrMany have marched over the last week holding signs and protesting the brutal murder of Noor Muqaddam, 27, the daughter of a former Pakistani diplomat, who was known for her sweet and loving personality and kindness to people and animals. The police have charged Zahir Jaffer with the murder, a U.S. national, and son of…
By sarahmohrPomegranate is a super antioxidant food. One of the most beautiful facts about pomegranates is that while a few hundred years ago, or even a few decades ago, they were quite difficult to eat and access, that is no longer true. At least in the US, pomegranate juice is all over stores, including prepackaged pomegranate…
By sarahmohrRecent headlines have delivered the terrible news that the highest EU court ruled that it is okay to fire women for wearing the headscarf if it interferes with the ability of the workplace to create an environment that is “neutral” which is supposedly non-religious, or non-partisan, or secular. An article from Human Rights Watch rightly…
By sarahmohr“’I do believe that the time for a de-colonial, one-state solution, equal citizenship for all, and full partnership in building a healthy society has come, and the sooner we begin to work for it, the better for all involved.” – Dr. Hatem Bazian, in the conclusion of his book Palestine…it is Something Colonial, page 290….
By sarahmohrOne week ago, a driver of a pickup truck in London, Ontario, ran down five pedestrians, killing four of them. It was a premeditated attack, and he chose his victims because they were Muslim, the police said on Monday. “There is evidence that this was a planned, premeditated act and that the family was targeted because…
By sarahmohrAnnual Human Rights report criticizes china With all that has happened in the media recently, there has been an important development that has been minimally covered. The Biden Administration has made it the official policy of the US government that China is committing genocide against the Uyghur people. (Read more here) The US State Department,…
By sarahmohrThe recent war in Israel/Palestine has caused many people to speak out against the Israeli government. As a result, media outlets have documented a disturbing increase in anti-semitism and hate. They are reporting that attacks on the Jewish community have risen sharply over the last few weeks. (New York Times article here) According to reports…
By sarahmohrMuslim Girl recently had a chance to chat with Rana Abdelhamid, Justice Democrats’ latest primary challenger who recently declared her campaign to take on Carolyn Maloney in NY-12. If elected, Rana would be one of the youngest members to ever serve in Congress, and the third Muslim woman ever elected to the House. Rana is…
By sarahmohrIn the midst of Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity, the Biden administration has moved to sell $735 million of arms to Israel. There are moments when people must come to terms with the full measure of their actions, and the consequences of their complicity. Now is that time for the Biden administration, and…
By sarahmohrThe memory of the Republican party’s claim that the 2020 election results were fraudulent are vivid to most people right now. The January 6th insurrection seemed to many like as low as the Republicans, white supremacists, xenophobes, and racists were going to sink, but in the wake of the failed coup, they immediately took a…
By sarahmohrRamadan Mubarak, everyone. At the end of a long day of fasting, with an upset stomach perhaps, and very tired, there is absolutely nothing more wonderful than a bowl of soup to start our feast during Iftar. We all know the joy of pouring some nice hot soup into a big bowl after a couple of…
