By Alisha AslamWhen Rod Wave said, “Heart been broke so many times I don’t know what to believe,” I felt it. It’s sixth grade. We’re reading an article on terrorist attacks. Why do they have to make me look bad? I can’t help but look at my lap while sitting on the carpet with the rest of…
By MG Staff“This is the time that we have to ask ourselves, ‘what kind of justice system do we have that allows Breonna Taylor’s murderers to walk free?’” Watch as Muslim Girl’s founder and Editor-in-Chief, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, discusses her thoughts on the grand jury verdict, Breonna Taylor, and the state of our legal policies in place that…
By Nabila XAs a Bengali woman who’s lived in Bangladesh, I feel as though my country gets an unfair reputation in the media. In VICE, we are portrayed as a patriarchal Muslim society which either rapes women on the streets, or traps them into sex slavery in dingy brothels. But in reality, Bangladesh is far more feminist…
By Noor MasrOn September 9, 2020, Cuties, a French coming-of-age comedy/drama film written and directed by Maïmouna Doucouré in her feature directorial debut aired on Netflix. The film stars Fathia Youssouf, Médina El Aidi-Azouni, Esther Gohourou, Ilanah Cami-Goursolas and Maïmouna Gueye. The film follows an 11-year-old Sudanese Muslim girl who wishes to join a new dance troupe….
By MG StaffNineteen years ago today, one of the most formative events in modern American identity took place: 9/11, a tragedy which you no doubt are aware of. The impact of 9/11 on the collective consciousness of Americans was huge. Today is the nineteenth anniversary of 9/11, and it’s still being memorialized today. Besides the devastating toll…
By MG StaffFor a while now, we have heard that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the modern day world. For millions around the globe, it’s a way of life, with some very serious in their practice, and others making baby steps. Although there is no official count of how many Muslims live in the U.S.,…
By MG Staff“Cardi B or not to be,” is how Mufti Menk humorously captioned his reaction video in which he discussed the lyrics to Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion’s smash hit “WAP.” Apparently someone showed him the lyrics to the scandalous single, and Mufti Menk had some thoughts on the lyrical content. Watch the video above…
By Maryam AhmedIt has been a year since award-winning artist and fashion icon Rakim Mayers, otherwise known as A$AP Rocky, has been free. When the artist was jailed in a Swedish detention center awaiting trial for a street brawl in central Stockholm, unbeknownst to him, Mayers was the center of a “diplomatic rift,” where many of us (including myself) found…
By MG StaffA few years ago, producer and screenwriter Aamina Mohamed created the #BlackOutEid hashtag after noticing that much of the Eid content shared online rarely featured Black Muslims. Each year since then, the hashtag has gone viral as Black Muslims celebrate their faith — and their style — and Black Muslims from over the world participate….
By Sharia AjmalBlack Muslims have been pivotal in the spread of Islam, both in past and present days. Yet, the knowledge of the everyday Muslim regarding Black history and Islam rarely stretches beyond Bilal ibn Rabah (a key figure in the early age of Islam). The following individuals, present during Islam’s earliest days, were key to the…
By MG StaffYou may have today off because it’s Juneteenth, but do you know what Juneteenth is? Juneteenth marks the day when many of the remaining enslaved peoples learned about the Emancipation Proclaimation, thus learning they were free. Juneteenth has already been celebrated by the Black community for years. Watch this video from The Guardian’s Kenya Evelyn,…
By MG StaffAs Muslims should know, our deen teaches us to stand up for injustice, and to be allies of those who are oppressed. Since there are so many ways to get involved — protesting, sending letters to Congress, advocating for policy change, donating to organizations — it may seem overwhelming for those who are new to…
By MG StaffSocial media is one of the best sources for information right now. Here are 15 people you should follow on Twitter (if you aren’t already!) so you can stay up to date on the latest news regarding the #BlackLivesMatter movement. 1. Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give 2. Nic Stone, author of Shuri:…
By Abed AwadA woman’s inheritance in Islam can be a sensitive topic for some. The general understanding that Muslim women receive half the share of inheritance available to Muslim men causes some Muslim Americans to opt out of creating a will in accordance to the canonical laws of their faith, or Sharia. But according to Abed Awad, a…
By A. Khazi-SyedI grew up with my heritage meticulously arranged in a crystal snow globe Hum Saath Saath Hain and a warm bowl of Haleem alike Surrounded by endless fields of mango trees Framed by the piercing of a macague-filled mountain That gives way to carelessly paved roads of intricately adorned lorries and fresh street-side nariyals The…
