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Written by Muslim Girl Staff Writer, Nermeen Ileiwat On Wednesday, the first Vogue Arabia cover was revealed. There was an instant reaction, mostly positive, but also negative. Vogue Arabia is a major step in legitimizing and expanding the fashion industry that has been developing in the Middle East for quite some time. The magazine had already…

Are you tired of Islamophobes?   Don’t have time to be PC with Gossip Aunties? Over it with the wallahbros? And just want to be a badass revolutionary? This post is for you: Here are 12 gift ideas for the Muslim girls with no cares to give. This post features products from shops owned by…

As you all know, Muslim Girl just launched their #MuslimGirlArmy Care Package subscription in December – and our first box centered around post-election self-care. One of the fabulous items featured in our care package was the Tuesday in Love water permeable halal nail polish in “MuslimGirl Pink.” According to their website, the nail polish “is…

During the cold winter months, many people begin to plan their holiday travels to warm beach locations for some fun in the sun. I’ve been on two beach vacations in my life, and I’m not going to lie – each time we’ve gone I started biting my nails at the planning stages. Like, what am…

We love supporting small-owned businesses, especially if they are owned by fabulous Muslim women! Check out our list of amazing online small businesses owned by Black Muslim women. 1. Zakiyah Candles. Zakiyah Candles are Hand-poured 100% natural soy candles that smell amazing! Some scents include apple pumpkin, cinnamon, and sandalwood. Photo from Zakiyah Candle’s website   2. Amira…

Tünzale Memmedzade, an Azerbaijani artist, has transcribed the Holy Quran on transparent silk pages and it is gorgeous. According to one report, Memmedzade, an art student at Marmara University in Turkey, used 1,500 milliliters of gold and silver inks, a total of 164 feet of silk material over a 3-year span to complete the project….

After making history at New York Fashion Week by featuring all hijab-clad models walk down the runway in stunning ensembles, Indonesian fashion designer Anniesa Hasibuan continues to go global. She’s now taking the Middle East by storm. On Nov. 30, she debuted her collection Royal Paradise at Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week in Doha, attracting attention with her…

As consumers, we are bombarded with tons of cosmetic companies telling us that we “need” A, B, and C products. When I link up with someone or tell them that I’ll write a review for their product, there’s gotta be something that makes them stand out. What makes Zahara Cosmetics any different? Well, I’m not…

On Nov. 22., the Halal Expo Japan 2016 hosted the Tokyo Modest Fashion Show, the first of its kind to cater specifically to Muslim women. It featured the latest trends in modest and hijab fashion and included a variety of beautiful garments with matching headscarves. This marks a great step forward in the Muslim fashion world…

Trump’s incoming presidency is ushering in an era of normalized bigotry and intolerance under the pretense of political incorrectness. Average Americans are just shockingly uninformed and translate their ignorance into bigotry to reflect that of the president-elect’s. And this is only going to increase under a Trump administration. There’s no better way to combat this…

Since the foundation of Pakistan in 1947, culture-rich regions have greatly impacted the fashion industry. However, with the innovation of new silhouettes and eclectic patterns, comes the reminder that although nouveau fashion is inspirational, tradition remains firm in the household of millions in Pakistan. The Shalwar Kameez suit is a timeless household fashion staple that…

Memoirs are a little narcissistic in nature. Writers essentially share their life story with the world, thinking that it’s compelling enough to be told, translated, examined and analyzed. Yet, memoirs are also valuably salient for the rich personal philosophies they imbue. Leila Ahmed’s “A Border Passage: From Cairo to America — A Women’s Journey” is…

We live in a world where women are constantly subject to questions about their attire. When there is prejudice against a certain community, often the first targets are women and what they are wearing. Threats of arson, thrown cups of boiling coffee, and online harassment from Australian politicians represent a few of the many real…

I met Lena Harbali years ago at a university fashion show. I was intrigued by her unique bohemian chic designs, and pattern making skills. I’d see her around at fashion shows and on Facebook doing her thang! Just recently, she contacted me with an opportunity for a collaboration. She said, “I’m an indie designer and…