By Madison Mahdia LynnThis is a good time to be a nerd. Marvel’s superheroic epics have taken over the box office, and most importantly comics have become cool again. Or, maybe they have? It depends on who you ask. If you’re asking us, then yes, comics are DEFINITELY COOL. Unlike the seemingly monochromatic nature of heroes in Marvel’s…
By Guest BloggerNote/Disclaimer: My opinions and feelings expressed in this article do not necessarily represent or echo the opinions and feelings of the Walt Disney Company or the cast and crew of Zootopia. Also, there are spoilers. I remember when American Sniper came out. There was a whole controversy on the portrayal of Muslims in the film….
By emanAnd just like that, it’s time to get ready for another Ramadan. I do this thing every year where I’m like “Girl, this is your year. This is the Ramadan you eat raw/vegan/cut out sugar.” And I’ll tell ya I’ve had a lot of Ramadans and it hasn’t happened yet. After not eating all day,…
By Guest BloggerA few months ago when that amazing 3D image of what Jesus probably really looked like came out, I brought it up at the dinner table with some of my relatives in India. I said, “Hey, some scientists found out what Jesus really looked like.” Everyone leaned in. I was mostly high off the thought…
By Khalood KibriaWhen I was a little girl living in Pakistan many years ago, I loved to see entire cities light up when Ramadan came around. People would rush to the street vendors a few minutes before sunset to grab samosas and jalebis for iftaar, families would send food to each other every day, and as the…
By MG StaffWhile we’re all aware how scientifically advanced the Quran and the Sunnah are, it’s still always amazing to see scientific evidence that confirms the things we’re taught. In this case, we found an amazing TED Talk from a neuroscientist who talks about the benefits of fasting. It’s science–and a pillar of Islam– y’all.
By The EditorsOn May 20, 2016, thousands of Teens Take the Met to explore how the museum and the Empire State can empower them to take on the world. And this year, we’re proud to announce that Muslim Girl is part of it! Muslim Girl is partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, alongside the Global Action…
By akhalilI know what you’re thinking, you Muslim mamas out there: “How can I possibly expand on the ways I’ve already learned to make Ramadan fun for my kids this year?” I know, girl! It’s like I’m in your head! Well, I don’t want to keep you in suspense any longer than you have to be,…
By Hasnaa Mokhtar“This isn’t about me. This is about the women I left behind,” said Yasmeen Harris in an emotional appeal on November 9, 2013, calling attention to the struggle of Muslim female inmates she shared a cell with. Sharing her incarceration story at the symposium “California Jails and Muslim Inmates,” Harris talked about the lack of…
By AZMIA“We used to work together…now we are partners,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, the billionaire business owner behind Chobani yogurt. Ulukaya, a Muslim immigrant from Turkey, told Chobani’s 2,000 full-time employees at its upstate New York plant that they’ll each be receiving shares worth up to 10% of the company’s value when it goes public or is sold. That…
By Guest BloggerAs women, we are endowed by our Creator with the miracle (and sacrifice) of pregnancy and childbirth. As Muslims, our children are the central focus of our family life. As Americans, we are left high and dry when it comes to legislation that encompasses both. I am talking about Paid Family Leave. Paid Family Leave…
By Sahra MaganAs we approach the month of Ramadan, one of the traditions I will be looking forward to is the smell of fresh, hot kac kac. Kac kac is similar to a Somali cookie or a doughnut. Every Somali family has their own (closely guarded) variation on the basic recipe. Everyday, a few hours before Iftaar,…
By emanI am a MONSTER when I PMS. Migraine/fever/mood swings… like WHOA! Seriously, God bless those who have to put up with me. I won’t lie, it’s nice to not have to keep my prayers in check during that time… but sometimes my faith needs a little boost. So what’s a girl to do when she…
By AZMIAThe United Kingdom’s National Union of Students (NUS) has elected its first Black Muslim woman as the president, Malia Bouattia. Naturally, in the last few days, her election has stirred up quite the controversy. Bouattia first came to the media’s attention after speaking against an NUS motion “to condemn the IS and support Kurdish forces fighting…
By akhalilEver since having kids, I’ve been on the hunt for ways to make Ramadan fun for them.
