By AmaniA decade ago, Muslim Women’s Day was created in response to the Muslim Ban. It turned invisible frustration into a visible moment vocalizing what had long been true: Muslim women are spoken about, legislated against, and represented, often without ever being heard. Ten years later, the landscape looks different: Muslim women are visible across media,…
By AmaniOne week ago, New York City elected its first Muslim mayor, my friend and fellow activist Zohran Kwame Mamdani. And, just days later, I ascended the halls of Oxford University to receive my Master’s degree in International Human Rights Law, a program I nearly couldn’t finish when my scholarship was frozen by the Trump administration….
By AmaniGrief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it is also one of the most isolating. After the passing of my mother, I found myself navigating that paradox — carrying love that felt infinite while living with an absence that felt just as vast. I have often turned to the stories that shaped…
By Layla MaghribiSyria is where my young father and his family sought refuge after their exile from Palestine during the Nakba in 1948. A significant number of the 750,000 Palestinians forcibly displaced by Israeli forces settled in Syria, where locals welcomed them with open homes, businesses, schools, and civil services. After arriving from Haifa, my father pursued…
By Guest BloggerThese are our top picks and biggest skips.
By MG StaffIt’s crushing, but also eye-opening.
By MG StaffThe data we gathered are mind-blowing when compared with this year’s tally.
By Nida MerchantNow is not the time to point fingers.
By MG StaffAs Muslim Girl, we believe in the core democratic principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution—the rights to free speech, representation, and the freedom to shape a political system that reflects the diverse voices of the American people. In this critical election, we’re endorsing Dr. Jill Stein because her candidacy exemplifies the need for a political…
By Aia JaberIt’s them who add Jewish to your voice for peace.
By JUMMANAHIf this doesn’t make your blood boil, I don’t know what can.
By JUMMANAHForget about Kamala Harris.
By JUMMANAHThese 12 women are the real deal.
By JUMMANAHSince AI has been causing controversy among our Muslim community lately, here is our stance on what it means for us as Muslim women.
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…
