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…
By sarahmohrWhat is the current situation between Iran and the United States? Right now, Iran is engaged in a standoff with the US about the Iran nuclear deal. And it’s rapidly heating up. Here’s a few scattered facts: The Trump Administration imposed sanctions to intentionally make diplomacy harder. This is part of the reason Biden could…
By sarahmohrHow can I approach spiritual self-care as a Muslim woman, especially in quarantine during a global pandemic? That’s what I ask myself and others. At my work, for example, there is definitely more talk about implementing self-care routines, and I appreciate that. But sometimes, answering questions about how I personally engage in it can be…
By sarahmohrOn February 8, 2021 Dr. Malik Badri returned to his Lord. Known to many as “the father of Islamic psychology,” Dr. Badri’s work has profoundly shaped the ideas and thinking of a generation of Muslim psychologists. His work is foundational for the field of Islamic psychology. I myself was deeply saddened by his passing, and…
By sarahmohrBiden recently reported on his talk with President Xi Jinping and he stated something which has social media and the mainstream media rightfully in an uproar. Basically, he said that in his fist major conversation with Xi, he discussed the persecution of the Uyghur and based on Xi’s remarks, shared that he thinks the current…
By sarahmohrWhat is the current situation between Iran and the United States? Right now, Iran is engaged in a standoff with the U.S. about the Iran nuclear deal. And it’s rapidly heating up. The Biden/Harris administration has ties to the weapons industry Here’s a few scattered facts: The Trump administration imposed sanctions to intentionally make diplomacy…
By sarahmohrOne of the greatest ways racism is perpetuated is through stereotypes, which create biases that influence real people’s choices and lives. These great Black leaders who have lead remarkable lives are examples of Black excellence. Black history isn’t only teaching about enslavement; that is racism at play to ignore the many accomplishments of legendary Black…
By sarahmohrIslamic Art has a been a beautiful part of the Islamic tradition for as long as it has existed. Recently there has also been a growing modern art movement centered around Islam. Salma Arastu is at the center of this movement, having shown her work around the world in galleries and other venues, including recently…
By sarahmohrThe amazing culture of poetic expression in the modern world is spoken word and informs our culture in endless and various ways – and is filled with the greatness of Black artists. As we remember the giants of times past, here we list seven amazing Black poets you should be familiar with, along with a…
