By Zarina ImanAiring right before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, The Secret Life of Muslims became a viral sensation. The series of videos shared the stories of about a dozen Muslims across America, including MuslimGirl founder, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh. With a Goldziher Award and a Peabody Award nomination already in tow, the series now has an Emmy nomination for outstanding short documentary and…
By Zarina ImanMuslim Women’s Day happened, and it was amazing!!! But, like always, a dedicated group of trolls tried and failed to overshadow all the fabulous Muslim women highlighted. So, we at Muslim Girl thought it was appropriate (entertaining?) to show you some of the most embarrassing troll posts made — with commentary, of course. Lynda is absolutely…
By Zarina ImanMotivating millions to march across America and the world, the Women’s March was, no doubt, a success. While the solidarity shown by those attending the march was encouraging, the question must be asked: would as many people, specifically white women, who attended the march by the thousands, show up — had it been connected to any other…
By Zarina ImanOn June 8, 2004, Humayun Khan, 27 at the time, was killed in Iraq. He was overseeing routine vehicle inspections, when a suspicious taxi passed through. Instructing others to take cover, Humayun Khan approached the taxi and the 200 pounds of explosives within it. Subsequently the car exploded, killing Humayun and injuring at least ten others. His…
By Zarina ImanI think it’s safe to say that of the speeches at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Khizr Khan’s speech was definitely one of the most resonant and emotional. Accompanied by his wife, Ghazala, Khan spoke about his son, U.S. Army Captain Humayun Khan. On June 8, 2004, Humayun Khan, 27 at the time, was killed in…
By Zarina ImanMuslim women are rarely associated with sports of any kind, because many presume that our religion dictates that we must be docile and obedient. Times are changing, though, and the leaders of Maslaha, a London based organization, are challenging those stereotypes with a new initiative called Muslim Girls Fence. The initiative is part of the…
