By MG StaffPam Geller doesn’t know much about Islam or Muslims, that much is clear. What she does know, however, is how to rally the troops to incite racism. From funding Islamophobic bus ads to maximizing offensive Muslim stereotypes, it’s clear that there’s only one thing on her agenda — and that’s hate. In response to the…
By MG StaffMuslimGirl stands firmly with the Armenian community in its struggle for justice and extend our unwavering support in solidarity. We vigilantly condemn statements made in the April 19 press release issued by the United States Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO). We believe that in the statement, the USCMO and its signatories plainly deny and whitewash the Armenian Genocide. Through…
By Guest BloggerFrom the days when I “woke up in the morning feeling shy and lonely” to now, when “whatever it takes, I know I can make it through,” I have been a fan of the Degrassi TV franchise. I empathize with and learn from the diversity of characters and experiences depicted in the show. As a…
By Guest BloggerThis blog post originally appeared on . The scenario I’m about to describe has happened to me more times than I can count, in more cities than I can remember, mostly in Western cities here in the U.S. and Europe. I walk into a store. There’s a woman shopping in the store that I can…
By Samreen AnwarProblems afflict the pious and the impious. Its how one deals with them that decides whether they are blessings in disguise or punishments. –Yasir Qadhi I am absolutely broken from the events that have happened this week. I cannot even express how much pain I have felt as a Muslim. People from all over the…
By Salma ElkhaoudiOn Friday, Jan. 30, Muslim women in Los Angeles gathered at the Women’s Mosque of America for Friday prayer. The event itself isn’t abnormal. Thousands of Muslim women across the country flock to their nearest mosques for Friday service. What’s different about this gathering in particular is that it’s the first of its kind, set in…
By MG StaffGet ready! We are very excited to bring Muslim women front and center at this year’s United Nations Youth Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York City. And we want to make YOU a part of it! The UN Youth Assembly is a congregation of over 1000 youth from 40 countries around the world…
By Hadiya AbdelrahmanMichelle Obama chose not to cover her head as she visited American ally Saudi Arabia to pay her condolences to the oppressive royal family for the death of King Abdullah. People found it bold. Courageous. Revolutionary. Many applauded her. She was hailed by media as an example of the oppressive policies on women in Saudi…
By MG StaffYes, we’re a Muslim publication, and yes, we’re publishing this. We asked our cartoonist friend Sam Romero to draw something up for us about Charlie Hebdo. We have the right to free speech, too, non? The thing is, Charlie Hebdo uses the guise of free speech and “the right to offend” as a way to…
By Mira AbouelezzMia Khalifa is on the tip of the tongue in today’s porn industry. Her quick fame has ignited heated controversy. A Lebanese born and raised and in your face about it, Mia has assumed the role of Middle Eastern representative in the porn world. She dethroned Lisa Ann as Pornhub queen pretty quickly. Is it…
By MG StaffIt’s that time of year again. People all around the world have their noses crammed in books, notes, and power points, studying for upcoming exams. Whether you are a college student prepping for the GRE or final exams, or a high schooler getting ready for that big SAT, you are probably nervous just thinking about…
By Zeena MubarakIt has been just over a week since the death of Michael Brown, an unarmed eighteen year old boy who was slaughtered by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. The exact circumstances of his death are unknown. They do not matter. He did not have a weapon and, whatever pretenses are eventually revealed, the underlying…
By AmaniBret Stephens penned a column last week in the Wall Street Journal titled, “Where are the Palestinian Mothers?” in which he makes the racist assertion, based on conversations he’s had with three individual women, that all Palestinian mothers raise their children to become “martyrs.” The thing that Stephens must understand about Palestinians’ concept of “martyrdom”…
By HareemTrigger Warning: Rape. Q: Does Islam require a victim to provide four witnesses before it can be proven that she was raped? This is, unfortunately, a very common and very serious misconception amongst many Muslims — not only the average Muslim, but Muslims who would call themselves scholars of Islam. The very short answer to…
By aishaSo, you have been fasting consistently. The headaches and dehydration have passed. You are really beginning to take advantage of the blessings that Ramadhan brings. And no clearer than the end of this sentence. There it is, right on time. Your period. The worst thing that can happen during Ramadhan. No more fasting, no more…
