By #MuslimGirlProbs is our weekly link roundup of headlines, stories, events, and situations that make us want to rip our hijabs off. The outrageous intensity of headlines just keeps getting worse. It’s like a painfully slow linear upwards trend in between sharp spikes of “Islamic” advertised terrorism. Non-coincidentally, and unsurprisingly, the progression of stupidity is directly…
By SaniaThere are definitely those days where I just want to throw on a sweater and some skinnies. When I have those days, I’ll usually add a necklace and some jewelry to change it up a bit. There are many types of necklaces and styles to wear but these are by far my favorites. A girl…
By MG StaffConversations about Islam are everywhere. Although many have their virtues, a lot of these discussions are also glaringly problematic. Reasons for this include the way most discussions on Islam paint Muslims as a monolith. Perhaps ironically, this monolith differs depending on the purposes of the speaker and depending on which Muslim group is deemed worthy…
By ShannonThere are no words in the English language that can explain the range of emotions I felt when I learned that Zayn Malik was leaving behind his four white backup singers in One Direction. I will miss his beautiful melodic voice and brooding glances into the camera. I think most of all I’ll miss getting…
By MG StaffOur editor-in-chief Amani Al-Khatahtbeh joined HuffPost Live on Monday to discuss how millennial Muslim women are reshaping Islam. The discussion was prompted and joined by the anonymous author of Gawker’s published essay called “Practicing Islam in Short Shorts,” in which a Muslim woman explores her contemporary interpretation of the faith. The conversation not only talked…
By Sajida HydoubFriday evening, March 20, 2015, Armstrong International Airport, New Orleans — Passengers and TSA agents rushed to drop to the floor as they heard gunshots. Alleged suspect Richard White was going through security when he pulled out a wasp spray and attacked the TSA agents. Then he proceeded to pull out a machete (yes, machete) and swung…
By Nihal Al QawasmiPine Bush High School, nestled in upstate New York about 75 miles from NYC, is facing a major divide throughout the school and even county. As part of National Foreign Language Week, the school believed reciting the pledge of allegiance in different languages would be a sufficient way to celebrate. But things quickly went downhill…
By MG StaffThe Girls’ Room is a MuslimGirl.net online monthly series of Google Hangouts in which we discuss the topics that we all actually want to talk about with badass guests from the Muslim community and beyond. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to hear about upcoming episodes before anyone else. MuslimGirl.net proudly invites you to our International Women’s Month…
By MG StaffWhat does “Nowruz” mean? “Nowruz” is a compound word made up of two Persian words; “now” meaning “new” and “roz” meaning “day”. Spellings vary as there is no standardized way of transliterating “Nowruz” into English and pronunciations vary depending on a person’s mother tongue. What is Nowruz? Nowruz is a holiday that marks the first…
By Sajida HydoubPoverty continues to be a colossal issue in Egypt, especially in rural areas. Oftentimes, it comes down to making a decision between taking a job you hate or feeding your family. This issue is especially amplified for women who have even more limited job opportunities and are restricted by social order. One woman, desperate to…
By MG StaffOn March 20, 2015, the Guardian posted a comment piece by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown titled “As a Muslim woman, I see the veil as a rejection of progressive values.” As a Muslim woman who wears “the veil” in the form of hijab, I immediately bristled upon reading this title. However, as a Muslim woman whose faith…
By ShannonThe general public was underwhelmed to hear that racism is still rampant in America and that this time it was being delivered to us via drunken frat boys. Frankly, racism ceases to shock me anymore, but what does shock me is the sheer lack of originality behind it. Come on, guys. Go big or go…
By sobiamasoodIt’s the end of March. You know what this means. We can all begin to bust out of our winter gear, and enjoy the outdoor weather because SPRING IS HERE. Local retailers are filling their stores with the cutest spring/summer pieces, so it’s time to start working on that spring/summer wardrobe! These are some of…
By #MuslimGirlProbs is our weekly link roundup of headlines, stories, events, and situations that make us want to rip our hijabs off. Another week, another set of headlines. Here we go again. Week of 3/15/2015: A Canadian backbencher, Larry Miller, apologizes for telling niqab-wearing Muslim women to, and we quote, “stay the hell where they come…
By Hira UddinAfter watching India’s Daughter, a BBC documentary based on the Delhi gang rape of a 23-year-old woman, I am struggling to contain feelings of debilitating disappointment and bitter frustration. The gruesome details of this disgusting act perpetrated by at least five men and one juvenile have caused some women to retreat into their own shadows. Perhaps that…
