A record of moments that shaped the movement.
By Nida MerchantWe begin the story of Imam Ali on the 13th of Rajab 599 CE in the sweltering heat of the Makkan desserts. True to its word, the Arabian peninsula promised a hot and humid day as onlookers gathered around the Ka’aba. A commotion had pursued throughout the city as Fatima Bint Asad was moments away…
By Asiya BharadiaHow often do we doubt our own courage and strength when it comes to proudly showcasing our faith, our trust and belief in Allah ﷻ? It’s only natural that we do – we are humans after all. But the story we’re about to delve into now is one of courage, strength and sacrifice that goes…
By Sharia AjmalBlack Muslims have been pivotal in the spread of Islam, both in past and present days. Yet, the knowledge of the everyday Muslim regarding Black history and Islam rarely stretches beyond Bilal ibn Rabah (a key figure in the early age of Islam). The following individuals, present during Islam’s earliest days, were key to the…
By Guest AuthorThe following letter is written by a group of independent activists. On April 21, 2020, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, New Jersey congressional candidate, received a phone call from an unknown number threatening to kill her and her family. The caller cited her address and used a slew of racial slurs targeting Muslims. As women leaders, we condemn…
By MG StaffSchool is officially in! The Muslim Girl Foundation is getting ready for classes with the launch of the Muslim Girl Scholarship, our fund dedicated to empowering Muslim women’s narratives in Western media. We are awarding $1,000 scholarships in six different categories to college students who have been doing the most, in the best way possible….
By Saira BhattiOn this #ThrowbackThursday, I want us to explore the female icons that have been integral to Islamic history, the spread of the faith, and innovation. We have plenty of current icons today — like Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai, advocating for girls education and building schools while attending Oxford University (no big deal). Meanwhile,…
By breonnahcolonIt has officially been four whole months since I first said my shahadah (declaration of Islamic faith), and while there are times I feel like I’ve been practicing Islam my whole life, there are other times where the reality of my reversion hits full force. As a Puerto Rican, I’ve sometimes been mistaken as a…
By MG StaffIn Islam, Muslims typically greet each other with the phrase “assalamu alaikum” or “salaam” for short, meaning peace be upon you. Civility and kindness are deeply rooted in the religion: “And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily, and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of]…
By Hanan IssaIf you haven’t already heard about MuslimGirl.com’s collaboration with ORLY to create the #HalalPaint collection, let me fill you in — it’s a nail varnish that is vegan, cruelty free and made from 100 percent halal ingredients that includes argan oil and vitamin C. And the best part: the lacquer is permeable to water and air……
By MG StaffThe Muslim Ban Guidebook will be updated on an ongoing basis. Update: Mental health resources for Muslims have been added to the guidebook on page 11. During his presidential campaign, candidate Donald J. Trump called for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States—until our country’s representatives can figure out what…
By Naaz ModanBlack Friday has arrived and so has the moment we’ve all been waiting for: #MuslimGirlArmy Care Packages! The first of our monthly subscription boxes went live this morning. The first 25 free signed copies of Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age by Amani Al-Khatahtbeh have already been claimed. But, you can still get your hands on the…
By MG StaffIt’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. (Yes, we too have been needing that extra something to get through the days ahead of a KKK-backed U.S. administration.) Muslim Girl is siked to announce the official launch of our #MuslimGirlArmy Care Package. It’s the first of a monthly subscription box service catering to the Muslim woman’s lifestyle. Finally….
By caitsalovichFor Muslims everywhere this week marks the second in the holy month of Ramadan, a time spent fasting from dawn to dusk, reciting Quran, and attending the mosque in the evenings for special Taraweeh prayers. But since the tragic incident at Pulse nightclub that left 50 people dead and more than 50 people injured, Muslims…
By MG StaffICYMI, Muslim Girl teamed up with Teen Vogue to bring you #AskAMuslimGirl, a video series to answer questions about Muslim women and share our experiences in today’s society. It’s the first time a major American publication has produced a video series entirely on Islam, and our badass friends at Teen Vogue made it one for…
By MG StaffThere are few leisurely things more enjoyable to the MuslimGirl squad than to Netflix and chill. So, of course, we had to throw an intimate movie night for a few of our friends at ISNA’s 52nd Annual Convention this year in Chicago. We couldn’t think of a better way to showcase women’s and girls’ empowerment…
