By MG StaffYara Shahidi gets our Mic Drop superlative in our first-ever #MGTop8. The #MGTop8 highlights fearless changemakers that are making an impact on elevating Muslim women’s voices. To view the rest of our #MGTop8, click here. “Media weaves an international narrative that is often the touchpoint of a person’s first interaction with a concept or idea.” This is…
By MG StaffIt’s no surprise that 2017 had its highs and lows, especially where Muslim women were concerned. From politics to pop culture, there was no shortage of controversy and conversation, and MuslimGirl.com became a sounding board for the discussions unfolding on a national and global stage. Here are some of our top trending headlines from this…
By MG StaffThis year was certainly an eventful one at MuslimGirl.com, to say the least. Dealing with a literal cheeseball in office and battling some of the worst anti-Muslim policies in years proved to be challenging, but it comes as no surprise that our team and readers rose up to it. Our 2017 was decorated with another…
By MG StaffAs the MuslimGirl.com team reflects on 2017, it means rehashing some truly stressful moments for Muslim women. We lived through he who shall not be named being sworn into office, watched others try to either normalize or deconstruct hate and rape culture, and witnessed White supremacy rekindle on a national stage. At the same time, it’s…
By MG StaffWritten by Muslim Girl Staff writer, Vanessa ElShamy With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I’m sure that we’re all looking forward to devouring delicious food and spending precious time with friends and family. Hopefully, we’re all remembering to be thankful for what we have as well. But we do also have to remember that while…
By MG StaffIn Islam, Muslims typically greet each other with the phrase “assalamu alaikum” or “salaam” for short, meaning peace be upon you. Civility and kindness are deeply rooted in the religion: “And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily, and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of]…
By MG StaffMuslim Girl’s Editor-in-Chief, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, shares five never before told secrets on a really important anniversary – the birth of her first book “Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age”! Want to know one of the secrets as a preview? Okay…her first choice for the title of the book was NOT “Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age.”…
By MG StaffWatch our founder Amani Al-Khatahtbeh kill it in an interview with “The Feed,” an Australian television series on news and current affairs, prior to her talk at Antidote at the Sydney Opera House.
By MG StaffThe team for the upcoming documentary “An Act of Worship” has found the beauty in paving the way towards justice, even if that means constantly battling hate. The team first partnered with Field of Vision landing the premiere episode for the “Our 100 Days Series,” putting a direct spotlight on the aftermath of the Muslim Ban…
By MG StaffMuslimGirl.com believes in forging new spaces for our voices in every step we take. We launched our #HalalPaint collection with ORLY this Ramadan in an effort to create a place for Muslim women in the beauty industry, and it has been celebrated as the first mainstream collaboration of its kind catering to Muslim women. While…
By MG StaffWe want to blame her for the length of her skirt We want to blame him for not walking her home We want to blame her for the hour of night We want to blame him for not teaching her better We want to blame her for being visible We want to blame him for…
By MG StaffMuslim residents of the Grenfell Tower fire might have been the superheroes of the most recent catastrophe that struck West London. The fire broke out in the early hours of the morning, according to The Independent, and most residents were asleep and therefore failed to hear the fire alarms. Muslims nearby and in the building,…
By MG StaffWe are so excited to announce our new collaboration with ORLY called #HalalPaint, a collection of six halal-certified, water-permeable nail polishes made for Muslim women, by Muslim women. The collaboration is the first of its kind, where a major American beauty brand has teamed up to release a collection catering specifically to us! Talk about Shariah…
By MG StaffWhether you know about Islam or not, chances are you have heard that at some point, they don’t eat. As intimidating as it sounds, it is true. Muslim Girl thought we’d put together a Ramadan manual just for you, in case you had any questions. Let’s get straight into it. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5…
By MG StaffThe first time I started fasting for Ramadan, I wasn’t even Muslim yet. But before we get to that, let’s talk about my anorexia. So disclaimer: I am not here to speak for everyone with an eating disorder, nor all people with mental health issues. I am not here to extort a plethora of Islamic inspiration…
