By Najah Al-AtassiThere is a story in the Quran that I find very liberating. The Quran tells us about a time when Abraham, peace be upon him (PBUH) asked, “Lord, show me how You revive the dead. Lord replied, “Have you not believed?” to which Abraham said, “Yes, but to reassure my heart.” The Quran tells us…
By MaliyaA question that we have all wondered about as Muslims is whether or not crypto aligns with Shariah (Islamic law). Some Muslim scholars are against cryptocurrencies and deem it as haram, while other scholars believe it is halal to invest in cryptocurrency. Although there is no official agreed-upon ruling from Islamic jurists on whether cryptocurrency is halal…
By manalmoazzamAh, period shaming during Ramadan. How many Muslim women can honestly claim that they haven’t been told to eat secretly so as to not offend the delicate sensibilities of an ummah who can’t handle the knowledge that a woman might menstruating? Let alone the fact that we somehow manage to get caught sneaking a bite…
By lunaazzureAdoption is an extremely misunderstood topic throughout the Muslim community. Many people have different opinions on it, with some even saying that it is completely prohibited in Islam, and some not knowing about the Islamic rules surrounding it. Many of us have never thought of the concept of adoption. Maybe because, Alhamdulillah, we are able to…
By Haniya ShareefNasheeds are a staple in Ramadan as we replace Drake and One Direction with Maher Zain or even Deen Squad. Recently, however, as I scrolled through the comments on Deen Squad’s rendition of God’s Plan, I saw a lot of mixed emotions towards the post. Thus, I wanted to explore the various viewpoints that the…
By kayagravitterI often think going to a male Sheikh about personal questions can be a little bit awkward and uncomfortable. I am sure other women are also uncomfortable asking a man about things relating to menstrual cycles, for example. So, nothing makes me more excited than knowing there is a growing amount of female sheikhas that we…
By Maha SyedaAn official for the top Islamic authority in Egypt says that the mobile phone reality game is “prohibited” by Islam. According to Abbas Shouman, the deputy chief of al-Azhar, playing Pokémon Go is as illicit as drinking alcohol, which is forbidden in Islam. “It negatively influences the mind and harms the player or others without…
By Khalood KibriaA member of the Saudi Council of Senior Scholars has declared that it is haram (forbidden) for Muslims to take pictures with cats unless it is necessary for them to do so. Sheikh Saleh Bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan was reportedly told on a televised broadcast about a new trend of taking pictures with cats among people…
By Guest BloggerTrigger Warning: Victims of child sexual abuse may find parts of this article triggering. “There will circulate among them young boys made eternal. When you see them, you would think them [as beautiful as] scattered pearls.” -al-Quran al-Karim, 76:19 (translation Sahih International) “Round about them will serve, (devoted) to them, young male servants (handsome) as…
By amaneisaEditor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article, such as those across our entire platform, are not a reflection of the views of Muslim Girl or its staff. We seek to provide an outlet for the diversity of Muslim women’s thoughts, opinions, and stories in our efforts to combat the common silencing of our community…
By Hasnaa MokhtarEvery time I read a “religious” edict about the “devilish horrors” of Muslim women, my brain freezes, and my blood boils, while my heart shatters with grief and despair. It happened again today when I read the latest (sexist) statements from Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti, as he was defending the fatwa (law) that bans women…
By Guest BloggerYour very existence as a Muslim woman is a form of resistance. If you’re shy and quiet, you’re a prude. You’re boring. If you’re loud and outgoing, you’re attention-seeking. If you are a Muslim woman that doesn’t don the hijab, you’re asked why you don’t by Muslims — or why you would follow such a…
By Tahira AyubAs the fastest growing religion today, Islam accounts for more than 1.6 billion people around the globe. It, like countless other religions, promotes peace, acceptance and love for one another. It teaches morality, equality and promotes intellect and knowledge of worldly and spiritual affairs. Among all the lessons and prophetic narrations provided in the Qur’an,…
By Shanzay FarzanAs an astrophysics major that grew up on Star Trek, space travel has been in my eyes a little bit more than a child’s fantasy that I willingly want to take too far. I’ve been no stranger to the religion versus science debate that has been intermittently popping into my head since the tender age…
By AmaniJazakum Allahu khairun, sheikhas.
