Eyes on the prize, baby!
By Sepideah Mohsenian-Rahman1. It’s Ramadan, Curious George For the curious little Muslim monkey in your life! 2. Keffiyeh Bib by Knooz Designs 3. Fair-Trade Nuh’s Ark by Eastern Toybox 4. Classic Uncle Goose Blocks available in Arabic, Hindi, Persian, and more! 5. My First Eid Onsie by Hafsa Creates 6. Handmade Persian Numbers by House of…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderToday’s outfit is perfect for spring and summer months! For Day 8, we picked a white floral dress from and a pine green hijab both from Poplook. You can pair it with a basket bag from our very own Eman Idil and finish it off with some sandal wedges. Shop the look below! 1. Aida…
By MG StaffWatch as modernEid, a sponsor for this month’s Muslim Girl Care Package, demonstrates how to make a creative lighted canvas art piece for Ramadan in this DIY tutorial! Once you master this project, this simple yet elegant craft can be made for any occasion and serves as a perfect mantle piece for your home or a…
By Fatima N7 days of MG Ramadan? We think that calls for an even cuter look than usual. Ruffles are everyyyyywhere for Summer ’17, so for Day 7, we picked this striped ruffle top from ASOS. The perfect shoes for this shirt is from the collection of Muslim Girl’s very own Eman Idil. Her pink bow flats…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderOn Day 4 of this ongoing fashion series, we’ve picked an outfit that plays on a trend and is appropriate for Iftar and Taraweh. Look no further than the pleated skirt! Pleated skirts are in-season right now and they feel lightweight so you can be comfortable yet stylish. Check out this ivory pleated satin skirt…
By Hanan IssaWe asked the public to share their most memorable Ramadan stories. Their answers will nourish your water-deprived hearts! 1. The Bee Whisperer “I enjoyed today. I went to the park with a bestie and we sat and did some dhikr. There were loads of bees collecting nectar nearby so we read Surah Al Nahl….
By Marwa AdinaRead about Part 1: Fajr, or Subuh, here. Read about Part 2: Dhuhr, Asr, Isha, here. For an alternate guide, click here. Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh (May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you). This post will be part three of a series on how to pray the five obligatory salats…
By nihalmubarakWatch this video, which breaks down some of the physical changes —both positive and negative—that happen to our bodies when we undergo fasting.
By Marwa AdinaThis time of the year is when many of us, including myself, spend hours on the internet educating ourselves on Islam and Islamic rulings. The most frustrating thing I encountered as a youth was the lack of scholars out there that represented me. Without a doubt, I respected them nonetheless. Rather, I longed to see…
By Marwa AdinaRead about Part 1: Fajr, or Subuh, here. For an alternate guide, click here. Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh (May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you). This post will be part two of a series on how to pray the five obligatory salats in Islam. Today, we will be focusing…
By Amanda SadlerPraying taraweeh brings so many blessings! Unfortunately, parents may not feel capable or comfortable bringing their children to the masjid for those long (and late) nights of prayer. Do not despair! There are ways to occupy your little ones while you pray. Obviously, you know your child best and what is most appropriate for their…
By Marwa AdinaAssalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh (May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you). This post will be part one of a series on how to pray the five obligatory salats in Islam. Today, we will be focusing on the first prayer of the day (before dawn), Fajr (also acknowledged as Subuh)….
By Guest BloggerEvery year during Ramadan, I put too much pressure on myself thinking about post-Ramadan life and psych myself out. I tell myself that this will be the year that I finally get my life together. This will be the year that I can be more than just a Ramadan Muslim. And then invariably, something goes…
By akhalilLast year, Muslim Girl featured a campaign on Darzah, a beautiful ethical company that supports Palestinian refugees from the West Bank and Child’s Cup Full, handmade ethical toys, which I have bought from their website several times! This year, Darzah is launching a new LaunchGood to help preserve a form of Palestinian art, tatreez. I interviewed the founder,…
By Ifrah ARamadan is almost here and it’s the tell-tale time to stock up on DATES! However, this article hopes to convince you that dates aren’t just great to eat during Ramadan, but all year round. They’re a known superfood not just because they’re a sweet, amazing, iftar favorite but because of their long history and the nutrients…
