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Here’s How Islam Encourages Us to Ask Allah For Our Desires
By Zainab Hussain#MuslimGirlBlessed
Spirituality on fleek.
By Zainab Hussain
5 Heartfelt Duas to Express Gratitude This Thanksgiving
By Jummanah Abu SamraIt’s true that as Muslims, we don’t wait for Thanksgiving to be grateful, as our Lord tells us to always be thankful and grateful — and thus we’re always doing our best to show our gratitude all year round through our duas. However, on Thanksgiving, it’s like it brings the best in everyone around us,…
Native American Heritage Month: My Native Journey to Islam
By Angela DemareeGrowing up as a Bodewadmi, also known as Potawatomi, we didn’t live on the reservation, and being a Native was nothing more than our parents enrolling us in the tribe and getting our Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card. We attended yearly regional council meetings and occasionally a family-reunion festival, better known as…
How Good Deeds Can Help Your Duas to Be Answered
By MG StaffThere are multiple narrations about bad deeds that can result in the rejection of duas, but only a few about the good deeds that can lead to them being answered. In this video, Shaykh Omar Suleiman talks to us about what these good deeds are — and how to increase your good deeds to increase…
Islam Honors Daughters & Gives Them Special Status
By Raza UllahA true Muslim’s life is full of virtues. Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala creates several ways for us to do good deeds and get a reward. Even a husband spends on his family from his halal earning is considered as a reward for him. Abu Mas’ud reported Allah’s Messenger (صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) as saying: إِنَّ…
Feeling Down? This Verse Was Revealed When the Prophet Was Sad
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.
How To Reclaim Your Spirituality After Spiritual Abuse
By Ayah IssaAuthor’s note: This article may contain triggering elements. If at any times you are triggered, please pause, check in with yourself, and do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Editor’s note: This article is in no way meant to substitute for medical or mental health advice from a trained and educated…
We Need to Talk About Spiritual Abuse in Our Community
By Ayah IssaAuthor’s note: This article may contain triggering elements. If at any times you are triggered, please pause, check in with yourself, and do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Editor’s note: This article is in no way meant to substitute for medical or mental health advice from a trained and educated…
I Gave up on Life. Then I Found Islam.
By Vikki RamdassDisclaimer: This article is in no way meant to substitute for medical or mental health advice from a trained and educated mental health professional. Muslim Girl encourages those who need help to seek it, and encourages the use of resources such as therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and trained mental health professionals. You should never…
How Prayer Changed My Life
By Vikki RamdassDisclaimer: This article is in no way meant to substitute for medical or mental health advice from a trained and educated mental health professional. Muslim Girl encourages those who need help to seek it, and encourages the use of resources such as therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and trained mental health professionals. You should never…
Why a Gratitude Practice Should Be Part of Your Worship
By Asiya Bharadia‘If you give thanks, I will give you more.’ Surah Ibrahim, Verse 7. Gratitude and giving thanks to Allah SWT is the essence of Islam. It is the key to success and abundance in this Dunya and being grateful to Allah SWT is something we should be doing every single day. It’s an act of…
Hajj Now Has Women Guarding Mecca and Medina
By Evette JahangiriIn the past few years Saudi has gone through some significant changes under Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s plan to modernize the country. Some notable changes include: lifting the ban on women driving, women being able to travel without permission from guardians, and women having more control over family matters. Most of these reforms have…
What Does Islam Say About Animal Welfare? 8 Muslim Vegetarians Share Thoughts On Eid Al-Adha
By MG StaffEvery year around this time, there’s an intense debate about Eid Al-Adha and the associated animal sacrifice. Some vegetarian and vegan Muslims still participate in the sacrifice in order to feed others while declining to partake in the meat themselves. Others may adopt a “flexitarian” diet for the day and choose to consume the meat….
What Is the Day of Arafah?
By MG StaffThe Day of Arafah is regarded by scholars as the most blessed day of the year. The Prophet said, “There is no day on which Allah frees more people from the Fire than on the day of Arafah.” (Sahih Muslim) On this day, Muslims who are able should fast. Fasting for just this one day…
What Is the Significance of Eid Al-Adha?
By Shifah BelaiOver the next week, Muslims all around the world will be celebrating Eid Al-Adha. Surrounded by family, food and gifts, what’s not to love? But what is the importance of this day, and what does it mean for Muslims? Eid Al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic…