By MG StaffBernie Sanders will forever be the one who got away, and he absolutely stole the show at the inauguration yesterday. Bernie was once again turned into a meme on social media yesterday, and the results did not fail to disappoint. Here are some of our faves. We were robbed. Everyone knows this uncle at the…
By MG StaffJapan has seen its Muslim population more than double in size in the past ten years, alhamdulilah. In 1941, there were only approximately 600 Muslims in Japan; today, there are over 230,000. This has also resulted in an increase in mosques to accommodate the rapidly growing number of Muslims. One Japanese Muslim advised that he…
By MG StaffStartling revelations have come forward regarding the insurrection at the Capitol. Among those who have been arrested have been retired military veterans, retired and/or firefighters and police officers, a school therapist, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and a realtor who flew to D.C. on a private jet. Two on-duty Capitol police officers are suspended and…
Fast fashion is a high-paced and profitable industry that has taken the world by storm, in both positive and negative ways. Consumers are drawn to fast fashion brands as they replicate high-end clothing straight off the runway with the ability to be designed and produced in a quick and low-cost manner. This allows customers to…
By MG StaffRecently, Twitter user @HarshaWalia wrote a great thread about why the insurrectionists who rioted at the Capitol shouldn’t be referred to as terrorists. My instant reaction was one of shock — “How are they not terrorists?!” However, after reading her thread, there are some compelling points, especially for those of us interested in ending —…
By MG StaffWatch Salma Hindy talk about how people pleasing may be hurting you more than you think.
With so many Muslim podcasts out there, you’re sure to find one you love. Whether you’re seeking a deeper spiritual connection to the fundamental texts of Islam or you’re looking for practical and personalized advice for the modern Muslim, these podcasts have it all. Plug in! 1) Hijabi Diaries The first podcast on our list…
By MG StaffIn case you’ve been living under a rock, the dangerous to democracy man-child in the Oval Office was banned from Twitter, finally, after four years of inciting hatred among his followers. Twitter, naturally, brought its best jokes for a day we’ve all been waiting for. Here are 10 of our favorites. Now we all have…
By MG StaffOn January 6th, gobs of Trump’s goons stormed the Capitol. The “Blue Lives Matter” supporters then beat an officer to death, looted, rioted, and engaged in other acts of thuggery. Of course, you know it wasn’t going down without some memes. Humor is a great coping mechanism…and these tweets aren’t without some truth. Check out…
By MG StaffEveryone needs help sometimes. Asking for help can be challenging, and being vulnerable enough to do so can be uncomfortable. In this TED Talk, social psychologist Heidi Grant details how to ask for help and get a “yes,” while also making the process rewarding for the giver of help as well. We need to help…
By MG StaffToday, Trump supporters stormed the Capitol after results of the Georgia Senatorial race comes in with Democrats winning the majority. This also comes after over a month of Trump perpetuating the idea of unfair play in the presidential election, claiming that the electoral college results should not be accepted. The unmasked mobsters were shown live…
The Muslim world is bleeding. Bleeding with no one by their side. Bleeding with continuous stabs digging further down their back. Bleeding to bleach humanity red. Bleeding uncontrollably that the last drop will be the world’s turning point. You may be asking why I’m invoking this imagery; what’s happening? Let’s start with the holocaust of…
By MG StaffBismillah. “New year, new me!” We hear it every year. We also know that nothing magically changes when the clock strikes 12:01 am on January 1st. Things only change if we change. In fact, even our guide for life — the Quran — tells us this. Verse 13:11 says “For each one are successive [angels]…
By MG StaffIt’s that time of year again. You know what time I’m talking about. Millions of “diets” will be started tomorrow on January 4th. Numerous intentions will be set — goals, and resolutions. Because 2020 was an unpredictable and challenging year, it’s totally understandable if you didn’t hit your yearly goals. I’d wager that most people…
By MG StaffAnywhere that’s made strictly for devotion to Allah (SWT) can be nothing but beautiful, but some of these mosques are so magical they’ll take your breath away. Our new bucket list addition is to pray in every one of these, inshallah! Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Crystal Mosque, Malaysia Westermoskee, Amsterdam Hagia Sofia, Turkey …
