Dispatches from our founder Amani and the MG team.
By AmaniThis October 7 marks a critical crossroads in history. Two years later, the violence has not only escalated abroad, but reached us here at home in the form of an unprecedented assault on our most basic right: the right to speak. Charlie Kirk — a literal white supremacist — was assassinated only several weeks ago,…
By AmaniEight years ago, we created Muslim Women’s Day to claim space that was never created for us. It became a day to center our voices, celebrate our resilience, and shift the global narrative about who Muslim women are and what we stand for. It has become one of the biggest and most influential media campaigns…
By AmaniI didn’t know it was possible for my heart to break in the ways that it did when I lost my mom. I spent many confused moments over this past year asking, “What should I do for my mom right now?” Friends would reply, “What would your mom want you to do?” I always knew…
By MG StaffMuslim Girl is kicking off Ramadan 2021 with a brand new series on Snapchat called, “Muslim Girl Says.” And the best part? The first episode begins today, March 27, on our fifth anniversary of Muslim Women’s Day! What: Muslim Girl founder Amani, along with Muslim women creators and influencers, team up to answer your questions…
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 StaffIt’s no surprise that 2017 had its highs and lows, especially where Muslim women were concerned. From politics to pop culture, there was no shortage of controversy and conversation, and MuslimGirl.com became a sounding board for the discussions unfolding on a national and global stage. Here are some of our top trending headlines from this…
By MG StaffMuslimGirl.com believes in forging new spaces for our voices in every step we take. We launched our #HalalPaint collection with ORLY this Ramadan in an effort to create a place for Muslim women in the beauty industry, and it has been celebrated as the first mainstream collaboration of its kind catering to Muslim women. While…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanMuslimGirl.com represents a media revolution, creating an unprecedented level of visibility for the narratives of Muslim Girls and women in Western society. You have been with us since the very beginning and we want you to be the first to know that we are taking things to the next level. We want to pay it…
By MG StaffWe are so excited to announce our new collaboration with ORLY called #HalalPaint, a collection of six halal-certified, water-permeable nail polishes made for Muslim women, by Muslim women. The collaboration is the first of its kind, where a major American beauty brand has teamed up to release a collection catering specifically to us! Talk about Shariah…
By Dena IgustiAlong with our Teen Vogue #AskaMuslimGirl series getting nominated for a Webby Award this week, it’s official: Muslim Girl has landed on the Dazed 100 List! The #Dazed100 prides itself as “the definitive list of next generation talent and influencers shaping youth culture in the year ahead.” Muslim Girl is in the company of total…
By AmaniOur very first #MuslimWomensDay on March 27 took over the internet and immediately became the top trending hashtag online, creating an internet-wide conversation that was impossible to ignore. Exactly two weeks ago, I was sitting in the Texas home of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe for a private Women@Forbes roundtable. I was among a group of…
By Maysoon KhatibShow the world you stand with Muslim women by rocking our limited edition ‘Pass the Mic’ tee. Use it as a constant reminder to you that your voice, opinion and experience are not only valid, but unique – and you should never be afraid to shed light on issues that you feel are important to…
By AmaniFor the first time ever this Women’s History Month, MuslimGirl.com is teaming up with dozens of media and web partners to designate March 27 as Muslim Women’s Day! This day is all about centering Muslim women’s stories and voices. We call upon our allies to pass the mic to Muslim women by elevating their narratives online for the…
By MG StaffOur #HEIC (aka head editor-in-chief!) Amani Al-Khatahtbeh will be giving her first solo talk at South by Southwest this weekend! If you’re in town, be sure to attend “Muslim Girl Comes of Age” on the SXSW stage. It might be called SXSW, but for us, this is totally #SXMG. Details are below; add this panel to your…
By AmaniOMG, finally! You know how the only stock images we ever see of Muslim women online, in blogs, and in advertisements are the same stereotypical depiction? They are usually hidden behind veils, wearing black clothes, not really doing much besides being… stereotypically Muslim. The images we’re used to seeing of Muslim women elicit a negative feeling…
