This past year was…interesting; 2020 was definitely a rollercoaster of events and emotions. With more downs than ups, this year will be remembered forever. From things like the troublesome U.S. elections to the constant racism and Islamophobia many Muslims around the world faced and are still facing, this year has absolutely been one for the…
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Here’s How 9/11 Continues to Impact Muslims, 19 Years Later
By MG StaffNineteen years ago today, one of the most formative events in modern American identity took place: 9/11, a tragedy which you no doubt are aware of. The impact of 9/11 on the collective consciousness of Americans was huge. Today is the nineteenth anniversary of 9/11, and it’s still being memorialized today. Besides the devastating toll…
The Islamic Attitude Towards Race and Racism
By Maliya NazIslam established racial equality, declaring all people to be equal in the sight of God. At the end of Prophet (saw) farewell sermon he stated, “All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority…
How to Be an Ally to the #BlackLivesMatter Movement: Advice From Imam Qareeb Bashir
By Amani SalahudeenImam Qareeb Bashir is The Imam of the Islamic Center of Ewing, and the president of the Islamic Council of Greater Trenton. How can the youth get involved in helping to support the movement? Imam Bashir said,“Contact not only Black Lives Matter chapters but also other civil rights groups, including NAACP, etc.” What is something…
To Our Non-Black Friends: Your Black Friends Are Exhausted
I don’t want to be eloquent today; I don’t want to code switch or tone it down or be the diluted brand of Black that is easiest for you to digest. I don’t want my safety or acceptance or respect to be dependent on how well spoken I am, how well I assimilate, how well…
Impactful Muslim Women of the Decade
It’s impossible to summarize the magnitude of impactful Muslim women that have defined the last decade, and that’s not what this list intends to do. Instead, we want to shine a light on the Muslim women that absolutely should be on your radar, who have probably had an impact on the world as you know…
The Top Muslim Women Milestones of the Decade
By Mariam TanvirAnother entire year has passed, and now we’re on the precipice of the year 2020. Wait, what?! Wasn’t it just 2010 a short while ago? An entire decade has passed by in the blink of an eye! As the years go by, we hope for the world to grow in kindness, inclusivity, and for it…
Ramy on “Ramy”: Leaning Into the Discomfort
This profile piece is part of Ramy’s extended interview for Say Wallah!, the first podcast from the editors of MuslimGirl.com, where we bring our group chat to life! Catch the full new episode featuring Ramy now on Spotify, iTunes, and SoundCloud. NOTE: Spoilers ahead — you have been warned. “I wanted a show that would be real….
10 Years of MuslimGirl.com: Our Top 8 Video Highlights
By MG StaffThis year is a massive one for MuslimGirl.com. We are celebrating a decade, a whole ten years, of reclaiming our narratives from being filtered through sources that exclude the very individuals they seek to understand. Launched from the bedroom of a teenager on a mission, MuslimGirl.com has grown rapidly to become the largest English language…
6 Inspiring MuslimGirl.com Milestones From the Past Decade
By nadamousaTen years ago, a young girl — armed with her laptop and a passion for writing — began what is now the world’s number one English language platform for Muslim women. Since then, MuslimGirl.com has been consistently serving looks, intelligence, and charm across the internet. From critical thought pieces on Muslim politics, to beauty and…
10 Years of MuslimGirl.com: Where Are They Now?
As you may be aware, this year is a big one for MuslimGirl.com. We’re celebrating ten years of being around! This platform has always served as a safe haven for those who find that the status quo doesn’t quite make room for them. As a result, over the years MuslimGirl.com has become a magnet for…
You Won’t Want To Miss Out On Our Limited Edition 10 Year Anniversary Tee
By MG StaffIn honor of ten years of reclaiming the narrative surrounding Muslim women, MuslimGirl.com is bringing you a limited-edition experience! Giving you the chance to show the world that you stand with Muslim women, we have designed a signature ten-year anniversary tee for all you baddies out there. Our iconic “Pass the Mic” tee will be…
Hasan Minhaj: The Immigrant Wonder Kid
By anumahmedUpdate: As of the publishing of this article, the Patriot Act episode criticizing the involvement of Saudi’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in the brutal slaying of Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist, has been blocked from Netflix viewers in Saudi Arabia. We hope this interview with Hasan speaks to the challenges of defying narratives, and the…
Why You Should Always Check Your Breasts
By Zeina JhaishAs women, life takes us by storm. Yes, all people have their personal issues to adhere to. Women in particular though, have a lot on their plate, especially when it comes to their bodies. We get our menstrual cycles, give birth, breastfeed, deal with post-baby bodies, hormonal changes, menopause, and countless other bodily matters. We…