By MG StaffLISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW ON UNCOVERED. Muslim Girl is back with another episode of Uncovered, the podcast where our groupchat comes to life with trending topics among our editors, writers and special guests. This time, co-hosts Amna and Amirah embark on a journey with the founder of Halal Hemp, Jamidah, to explore a controversial subject…
By Shahana HanifNot long ago I joined hundreds of New Yorkers to celebrate O’Shae Sibley’s life. We surrounded the Brooklyn Mobil Gas Station at the intersection of Coney Island Avenue and Avenue P, where O’Shae Sibley’s murder occurred when he was stabbed to death. With trans leader and activist Queen Jean on the megaphone, we repeated O’Shae…
By MG StaffHave you all watched the Barbie movie yet? We absolutely love how our Hijabi fashionistas have taken on the challenge of styling their own versions of Barbie! It’s wonderful to see that modest fashion is here to stay, and we’re truly inspired by the diverse and creative looks that our fellow Muslim influencers have come…
By MG StaffProtests have broken out in France in response to the murder of 17-year-old, Nahel. He was fatally shot in the chest, point-blank by the French police. Unsurprisingly, Muslims and other minority groups are repeatedly victims of police brutality. Outrage sparked on social media as news of the killing circulated on major news outlets. Here’s what…
By MG StaffThe most blessed day of the year is upon us: The day of Arafah. During the day of Arafah, starting a little before noon and lasting until sunset, pilgrims come together at the Plain of Arafah in Mecca. They engage in a solemn act of devotion, standing steadfastly before Allah (SWT), seeking His mercy and…
By MG StaffJuneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on June 19th in the United States. The holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and marks the day when the news of their freedom reached Galveston, Texas, in 1865. Juneteenth serves as a significant reminder of the end of…
By Amani SalahudeenOn November 1st, 2022, Taylor Swift announced The Eras Tour 2023 on Good Morning America. I was ecstatic and nervous because, come on, who wouldn’t be? Once I was sure who would be accompanying me to The Eras Tour, I immediately signed up for presale. One of the biggest obstacles was getting the tickets for…
By MG StaffAs Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) month comes to an end, we’ve compiled a list of authors that should make it to your reading list. 1. Selina Mehmood “A Pandemic in Residence” is Mahmood’s personal documentation of what it feels like to identify as a Pakistani, American, Muslim neurology student amidst COVID-19. A…
By MG StaffIt’s no secret that the media has been mesmerized by the jewelry the Royals wore to the Coronation, especially the necklace worn by Queen Camilla. But, the necklace went viral on social media for reasons that the Royals might not want to get all the attention. The sparkling jewel chosen by Queen Camilla is known…
By MG StaffHow important is emotional health in Islam? Just as we give priority to our mental health, we must also prioritize our emotional or mental health. Unfortunately, many Muslims fall victim to the stigma that surrounds conversations around mental health and wellness. In this video, Dunia Shuaib shares her insights on the importance of emotional health…
By Tashfia AnjumWhile I am no pop star, I have never resonated more with a character growing up than I did with Hannah Montana. As a young girl who grew up in the early 2000s era, I lived vicariously through TV show personalities – and I particularly gravitated toward the show “Hannah Montana,” a television series that…
By Tabia Masoodi, Masroor AshrafThe mumbling in the entire bus was the last thing Zarqa wanted to deal with. She was already tired, stressed, and experiencing pain in her body. Her only focus was getting a seat on an overly-crowded bus to relieve her pain and to find comfort from the gazing of men and women alike. On the…
By MG StaffMuslim Women’s Day 2023 ushered in another milestone experience for our community: The Muslim Girl Iftar went bicoastal with Soho House. After commemorating Muslim Women’s Day with partners and allies in New York City, we brought the exclusive soirée to our West Coast friends and family with an intimate gathering at Soho Warehouse in Downtown…
By MG StaffIn celebration of Muslim Women’s Day, Muslim Girl partnered with Soho House to close out the evening with our annual Muslim Girl Iftar. Among partners, friends, and allies, Muslim Girl Founder Amani Al-Khatahtbeh hosted an interfaith program featuring an armchair conversation with Halima Aden, the first hijabi model to grace the cover of Vogue. The…
By Fatima Zaidi, Asiya BharadiaThese extraordinary women have made it to Muslim Girl’s annual roundup of Muslim Women to Watch in 2023. They’re trailblazers in their respective fields and are united by the common goal of wanting to represent the Muslim woman through their craft. As Muslim women continue making giant strides in both the unconventional and mainstream arenas,…
