By AmaniIn the next wave of Palestine advocacy, Alana Hadid is making sure she’s staying in front of it. The Los Angeles-based fashion designer has emerged as one of the most active celebrity voices trying to make sense of the Israeli occupation for social media. Alongside her influential family that includes half-siblings Bella, Gigi, and Anwar…
By Sarah Khurshid“I WASH MY HANDS OF THIS,” echoed the silence of the Muslim countries on avoiding the Uyghur crisis. Certain Muslim-majority countries have opted to for silence as mass atrocities against Muslim populations rises. Through the lens of the Uyghur crisis, this analysis aims to uncover the facade of “Muslim countries” existing in the twenty-first century. …
By Violette AllardNo, you are not a bad Muslim woman. Am I dressed enough? Should I cover my shoulders more even if I don’t wear the hijab? Can I put makeup on? Is my hijab covering enough or should I wear it in another way? There are lots of questions that Muslim women might ask themselves, whether…
By MG StaffFeeling down? This verse was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad when he was saddened by comments being made about him and his intentions. Take a listen, and find comfort.
By Jummanah Abu SamraIn case you missed it, Elizabeth Holmes, the founder, and CEO of Theranos, a now-defunct health technology company, is currently on trial and will be facing a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if found guilty. Holmes is accused of allegedly deceiving doctors, investors, and patients from 2010 till…
By Evette JahangiriI once asked my grandmother Why do bad things happen to good people? She simply responded God gives the most hardship to the strongest people he knows. Years ago My parents fled a war zone Left the sound of bombs and bullets Braved the air land and sea In order to come here Build their homes from…
By Zeinab Fakih“DUNE” is a highly anticipated film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name. It is set to release on October 22, 2021. And anyone who is a fan of Timothee Chalamet is probably going to see it — whether or not they like Sci-Fi/Fantasy in the first place. Recently, the official YouTube…
By Zeinab FakihThere have been several incidents globally in which female athletes have been pushing back against their mandatory team uniforms. One of the more notorious incidents that sparked worldwide media attention was that of the Norwegian women’s beach handball team. The European Handball Federation fined these women €1500 for resisting the typical uniform of bikini bottoms…
By Elizabeth Ann AzizGrowing up, I saved every single penny I got for chores or good grades, which was about $2 a week, to buy American Girl dolls. They each come with a cultural story, and of course, I identified with none of them. But, as many brown girls know, you kind of go with the one that…
By Shifah BelaiOver the past few years, thousands of popular brands have come under scrutiny for supplying and selling products in Israel. This has led to boycotts of some of these companies. Ben & Jerry’s was one of the first major brands to take action against the illegal occupation. In July, they announced they would be ending…
By Jummanah Abu SamraThe Maplewood Police Department (MPD) in New Jersey are conducting investigations after Tamar Herman, a teacher at Seth Boyden Elementary School, forcibly pulled off the hijab of the second-grade student Sumayyah Wyatt this Wednesday as she was pleading “No, no, my hijab, my hijab.” Wyatt’s mother, Zaynab, said that her daughter has become traumatized because…
By MG StaffIs the rise of recent terrorism and violence justifiably and rightly traced back to Islam? Is it a twisted misconception or interpretation of Islamic teachings? Is it wrong to let a radical minority represent the peaceful and authenticity of Islam? Has fear blinded the world to the scared lessons of peace and tolerance? “To love…
By Iman HasanWith the popularity of the Netflix show Squid Game rising swiftly over the past few weeks, many fans have declared their love for the show’s Pakistani character, Ali Abdul. Player 199 (the number used to identify him in the game) is a hard-working, loyal man, who sparked debate among fans due to his personality and…
By Lina El OrraMuslim women are commonly misrepresented in the media. This is often due to the fact that we have no input on how we should be represented. For this reason, Muslim women are usually scrutinized with the wrong lenses. These seven female artists decided to take matters into their own hands in order to change this…
By Evette JahangiriIn April 2020, Saman Abbas disappeared. She had been thrown out of her family home because she refused to go through with an arranged marriage to a man in Pakistan. In May of 2020, when social services arrived at her home, Saman was still missing, and her parents had returned to Pakistan. An investigation led…
By Sarah RassoolI know, I know. Fall and anything and everything pumpkin spice is basic in all senses of the word. I can smell the Instagram posts from here — everyone in their plaid prints, knee high boots, and neck scarves; apple cider, pumpkin spice…oh, and we can’t forget the burgundy nails! But in all seriousness, fall…
