Examining the stories, symbols, and spectacles shaping our time.
By Guest BloggerDid that just happen? So much resilience in one video? Watching Maroon 5’s video had a lot of people speechless. I had goosebumps feeling so connected to a song just by visuals. I kept replaying it, shocked that a video like this was actually made and frustrated that I was shocked. At first, I could…
By Guest BloggerBy Amal Matan It’s understandable that most Muslims approach any representation of themselves in Hollywood with skepticism and hesitance. Hollywood filmmakers don’t exactly have the best track record in nuanced, 3-dimensional portrayals of contemporary Muslims and their lives. Instead, films exploit feverish Islamophobia for profit. Releases like “12 Hours,” “American Sniper,” “White House Down,” “Iron Man,”…
By MG StaffMuslim Girl’s Editor-in-Chief, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, shares five never before told secrets on a really important anniversary – the birth of her first book “Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age”! Want to know one of the secrets as a preview? Okay…her first choice for the title of the book was NOT “Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age.”…
By AmaniAnd on this day, Donald Trump planned to enact his third attempt at a #MuslimBan. And failed. A post shared by AMANI (@amani) on Oct 18, 2017 at 11:24am PDT I wanted to share this video with you all that I shot exactly one year ago, when I entered a Barnes and Noble store in…
By Maysoon KhatibStateless and displaced, these people are are being subjected to ethnic cleansing, and you need to know what’s going on with these Muslims. Here’s a short video by AJ Plus that gives you some information about the Rohingya of Myanmar.
By Maysoon KhatibYassir Qadhi narrates the story of Prophet Muhammad’s (p.b.u.h.) experience at the age of 61 during a total eclipse after the death of his son, Ibrahim. During this time of grief, the people thought the eclipse occurred because of the death Ibrahim. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) directed his followers to pray. According to ThoughtCo., “At a time…
By Guest BloggerWritten by Meriam Meraay. Freeform’s new feminist show “The Bold Type” has got me glued to my television! I love the badass and real characters on the show. I have to admit that at first, I was a bit skeptical — would this be one of those shows that just claims being feminist but that…
By HalimahA few days ago, I was at dinner with a couple of friends when one suddenly asked, “Are you afraid to be in public with your hijab?” It was the first time someone ever asked me that question in the decade that I’ve adorned a hijab. I paused, thinking for a few minutes about the…
By MG StaffWe want to blame her for the length of her skirt We want to blame him for not walking her home We want to blame her for the hour of night We want to blame him for not teaching her better We want to blame her for being visible We want to blame him for…
By Marwa AdinaAside from personal preferences (distance, community involvement, etc.), some individuals choose mosques to attend depending on how long they take to pray Taraweeh. If you’re like me, you’ve questioned the significance of raka’ah numbers for this universal Ramadan prayer. May we refrain from arguing about the number of raka’ahs and, rather, focus on the importance of…
By akhalilLast year I compiled a list of beautiful Ramadan books for children. Since then, many new books came out written by Muslim authors. Here are some below. Perfect to add to your library this Ramadan! 1. “I Will Not Clean My Room” by Saharish Arshad “Musa’s mom asks him to clean his room. Instead, he decides…
By Maysoon KhatibPeople! I don’t even know what to say. For years…YEARS… I have been doing my fast wrong. I don’t want to say what I’ve been doing because it’s between Allah (SWT) and me, but after watching this video my eyes have opened. After watching this video on 15 common mistakes Muslims make in Ramadan, I…
By Maysoon KhatibCheck out Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Muslim Girl, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, as a guest panelist at CARE’s National Convention for 2017, along with Chelsea Clinton, Barbara Bush, Musimbi Kamyoro and Michelle Nunn. They discuss the role of women of color and the global challenges facing women and girls. See what Amani has to say!
By Maysoon KhatibI simply adore this Muslim girl with her sweet personality oozing out into the screen. Listen to her as she gives tips on ways to make getting up for fajr prayer a bit easier for you. It’s a bit lengthy, but I think you’ll enjoy it.
By Maysoon KhatibMay 15 is known to Palestinians all over the world as Al Nakba, (the catastrophe/exodus). Exactly 69 years ago Palestinians were forced from their homes, many killed or displaced spreading Palestinians to refugee camps within the Middle East, while some were able to flee for safety in the west. It’s important to note the the…
