By sarahmohrKeeping our intentions in check is a pivotal part of Islam; Allah (SWT) tells us that our actions are based on our motives more than anything else. But then, more often than not, the concept itself of “good v. bad intentions” poses the question of whether we actually know the intentions that matter to Allah…
By sarahmohrWhat does it mean to be Khalifah? A ruler? And what’s the job of a Khalifah? To rule the earth? The word Khalifah is mentioned several times in the Quran. One time that is noticeable regarding the idea of our responsibility to care for the well-being of the planet is this verse from the Quran:…
By sarahmohrShereen Malherbe is a world-renowned British-Palestinian author and journalist who has contributed to a variety of media platforms including Muslim Girl, Middle East Eye, and Sisterhood Magazine, to name a few. She lives in England, recently having moved back after ten years living in the Middle East. She keeps herself super busy with her writing. She…
By sarahmohrOver the years as I have gone to break my fast, I have always known to take an odd number of dates. Why? Because Allah is an odd number, I was told. And over the years, the mystery has grown for me. I wondered what odd number? I assumed it was profoundly complicated, like an imaginary…
By sarahmohrRecently, Dr. Aneesah Nadir released a book on marriage preparation that is indispensable for single Muslims or even friends of single Muslims. Dr. Aneesah is a pioneer in the field of Muslim mental health. She taught social work at the university level for decades, long before psychology became a hot topic among Muslims. Her work has…
By sarahmohrThere is a great deal of recognition in the US right now of the importance of land acknowledgment for the Indigenous people, who are the rightful owners of the territories in North America. Many people are now emphasizing the next step as working for land return, returning more sovereignty to Native Americans. To gain more…
By sarahmohrAttorney Zarinah Nadir has recently published her wonderful layperson’s handbook Legally Savvy on what everyone needs to know to make good legal decisions. The basic premise of the book is to know how to deal with legal issues in day-to-day life and when to get an attorney involved. Basically, Nadir suggests not to wait to call…
By sarahmohrTech is politically-biased. That needs to be at the front of our awareness as we use social media. I had the opportunity to attend a wonderful webinar on the E-Occupation that people are experiencing all around the world with the attacks on freedom of speech, as well as people’s very livelihood and lives, due to…
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…
