Spirituality
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Daughters are a Gift: How Islam Elevates the Status of Girls

Allah created human beings as men and women out of His wisdom and knowledge. And so out of His knowledge and wisdom again, Allah can give you a daughter only, He can give you a son only, and He can give you both. So, don’t ever abandon your child. Allah indicates: “He gives daughters to whom…

Videos
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Hijab Cleaning 101: 3 Ways to Clean Any Type of Hijab

Who didn’t blame hijab cleaning for damaging their favorite hijab? Worse yet, who among us hasn’t tried spot cleaning their hijab before going out, only to end up wetting the entire fabric? We’ve been so focused on how we can take care of our hair as hijabis that we almost forgot that we need to…

Style
YouTube, Omaya Zein

Modest Fashion Hacks Every Hijabi Should Know

If you dress modestly, you know what a struggle it can be to find fun and fashionable modest clothing. You also know what a struggle it can be to use clothing that wasn’t designed with modesty in mind as part of your outfit. But in this video, YouTuber Omaya Zein has some great fashion hacks…

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Muslim Girl Clothing Hacks: 5 Must-Know DIY Tricks

As a Muslim lady, you know exactly how it feels like not to be able to find the perfect modest wear for your shape, wishing there’d be any Muslim girl clothing hacks to make your life easier! If this sounds like you, watch this video as you’re going to discover 5 Muslim girl clothing hacks…

Power & Policy
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This Is Why You Should Be Educated About Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a terrible crime and can easily be likened to a form of slavery. It steals life, and the victims are forced to use another human for sex, labor, marriage, organ removal, or service against their will. While we hear a lot of human trafficking in other countries, but human trafficking is pervasive…

Spirituality
Photo Courtesy of Angela Demaree

Native American Heritage Month: My Native Journey to Islam

Growing up as a Bodewadmi, also known as Potawatomi, we didn’t live on the reservation, and being a Native was nothing more than our parents enrolling us in the tribe and getting our Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card. We attended yearly regional council meetings and occasionally a family-reunion festival, better known as…

Lifestyle
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Why Are There So Few Famous Female Mathematicians In the World?

Research numbers show that there’s a gender problem in the field of mathematics. Few tenure track positions are held by women, and they are underrepresented in university research faculties.  Chad Topaz, a math professor at Macalester College and his colleague Shilad Zen looked at the editorial boards of academic journals. In their analysis, they found…

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Here’s What Modest Wear Means to Muslim Influencers

Without a doubt, modest wear is everywhere on both social media and fashion runways, and is increasingly embraced in everyday life. Social media is one of the most effective tools for brands and influencers to share ideas on the web today, with new ideas being generated by influencers all over the world.  We asked some…

Lifestyle
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Your Ultimate Guide to Halal Travel Destinations

Muslim tourists are no longer found only in Mecca and in the Middle East. Today, with the development of halal tourism, they are increasingly taking selfies in front of the Colosseum or tasting delicious French croissants. That is why modern hotels provide services that comply with Shariah norms and have a particular infrastructure.  What is…

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Your Guide to Choosing Islamic Names For Your Baby

Choosing a name for a child is an important decision. Choosing Islamic names for Muslim children can be a difficult and confusing task. There is no set way to name your baby, but there are some considerations that you should take into account when choosing a name. The first thing you want to consider is…

Style
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6 Things to Consider When Styling Your Hijab For the Office

Traditional Muslim women’s clothes are not only an important element of a tradition, but also a style. Apart from different stereotypes, these clothes are easy to combine with lots of other looks, including business wear. Yes, even if you have not noticed some kinds of combinations, they already exist and look amazing.  Whether you are…

Lifestyle
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10 Tips For Muslim Women to Land Your Dream Career

Muslim women still face many challenges in the workforce, including attaining their career dreams. While more Muslim women pursue higher education than men, some don’t pursue a career in their field. Many schools and universities make legal advice available to combat inequalities, but many Muslim women may feel cultural or community pressure to stay home…

Identity
Pinterest, @leonyagusta

Here’s How Reverts Can Face Discrimination When It Comes to Marriage

It’s time we talk about reverts, and how we are often shunned by those who are born into Muslim because we aren’t the “right” ethnicity or from the “right” family when trying to marry. I’m 40, and white. My ex and I met at work 10 years ago. And on my end, it was butterflies…

Lifestyle
Pixels, Taryn Elliott

4 Ways to Handle Pandemic-Related Life Changes

There have been so many major life changes for Americans as a result of COVID-19, from job loss to relationship stress, and women have often had to do more than their share of work when it comes to adjusting. If you’re suffering from stress, anxiety, or depression even as we emerge from the pandemic, you’re…