By MG StaffMarried couple Dr. Khaled Almilaji and Dr. Jehan Mouhsen thought their dreams of peace and safety were finally within reach. Both had escaped the war in Syria and moved to the United States in the hopes of completing their medical university education. Both dreamed of one day returning to Syria and using knowledge gained from university to…
By MG StaffWatch as Noor Tagouri discusses her journey and how she navigated her dreams through social media to become an anchor on commercial television in the U.S. She talks about being authentic, diversity in the newsroom and breaking down barriers. While she is determined to achieve her dream of becoming an anchor on commercial television in the…
By MG StaffPhotograph by Live Updates From Syria of a child walking through a refugee camp. As the crisis in Syria gains some international attention, it’s difficult for some to know how they can best support Syrians — both local and abroad. Here is a list of some things you can do to help. Listen to Syrians….
By MG StaffPresident Donald J. Trump said in an address Thursday evening that the United States carried out an airstrike which targeted one of Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad’s air bases. Trump asserted that this action was in response to the Syrian government’s April 4 chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun which killed more than 80 civilians and injured hundreds more….
By MG StaffPhoto by Hamid Kutini 2017 – Syrian Civil Defense worker carries the body of child exposed to the chemical agent dropped on Khan Sheikhoun 4/4/17 To save one life is to save all of humanity. و من أحياها فكأنما أحيا الناس جميعا (Syrian Civil Defense motto) On April 4, 2017, the city Khan Sheikhoun in…
By MG StaffQuran – As-Saf – 61:3 Great is hatred in the sight of Allah that you say what you do not do. كَبُرَ مَقْتًا عِنْدَ اللَّهِ أَنْ تَقُولُوا مَا لَا تَفْعَلُونَ On March 27, the very first #MuslimWomensDay, Qasim Rashid made a series of tweets discussing the Islamic concept of “hijab” as it relates to men….
By MG StaffThe human voice can cut through the white noise and BS of text. Eyes pacing back and forth across the LED computer screen can easily broaden the mind’s horizons. But a voice can do you one better. It’ll open up your heart. Open your ears to the sounds of resistance from all ages, ethnicities, genders, and faiths…
By MG StaffCelebrations in Raqqa one month after liberation – Photo by Sarmad Al Jilane 2013 Four years ago, the people of Raqqa, Syria, thought their dreams of freedom had come true. They toppled the statue of Hafez Al Assad in their city on March 4, 2013, as an official sign that they’d liberated themselves from the…
By MG StaffOur #HEIC (aka head editor-in-chief!) Amani Al-Khatahtbeh will be giving her first solo talk at South by Southwest this weekend! If you’re in town, be sure to attend “Muslim Girl Comes of Age” on the SXSW stage. It might be called SXSW, but for us, this is totally #SXMG. Details are below; add this panel to your…
By MG StaffIn honor of Women’s history month, I will be picking a woman crush every day from International Women’s Day. In this spirit of inclusiveness (the very goal of these 31 days), I will be showcasing and celebrating women of all faiths, identities, sizes, races, and just walks of life. But let me not get in the…
By MG StaffMembers of the European Parliament (MEP) voted on a non-binding resolution this past week that would require U.S. citizens to obtain visas before traveling to or within the European Union (EU). The vote came in response to an ongoing disagreement between the EU and USA regarding the Visa Waver Program (VWP). Under this program, U.S….
By MG StaffSidd Bikkannavar was detained on Jan. 30 at the U.S. border and denied entry into the country until he unlocked his pin-protected phone. Bikkannavar is a U.S.-born citizen who has worked with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for 10 years. He traveled to South America on Jan. 15 to engage in his hobby of racing…
By MG StaffOn Monday afternoon, an Islamophobic poster with a chilling message was spotted at the Paul Robeson Center at Rutgers University. The poster states “Imagine a Muslim-Free America” and has contact information for a group called the American Vanguard. The poster featured an image of the Twin Towers, along with an American flag and an eagle…
By MG StaffMuslim Girl had a chance to speak with CEO and Founder of Muzbnb, Hadi Shakuur. According to their website, Muzbnb’s “community lists a variety of spaces ranging from houses, apartments, condos and much more.” Whether you’re looking to rent an entire house or just a room, the company has your back. Hadi is quite literally creating a…
By MG StaffMoroccan-born Canadian citizen Fadwa Alaoui was turned away from the U.S. border after extensive questioning about her religion and views on President Donald Trump. Fadwa, who is Muslim and wears a hijab, stated she entered the U.S. many times previously — without incident — to visit her parents and brother who live in the States….
