By Mariam TanvirMan first landed on the moon back in 1969. It was such a huge moment for the entire world. Peopled watched the footage on television and listened in on the radio. It was a uniting moment for humanity. Fast forward 52 years and after many trips heading to outer space, a team led by a…
By MG StaffIt’s March 1st, so you know what that means, right?! It’s Women’s History Month. As such, we thought we’d treat you to a roundup of six of our favorite #MuslimGirlFire interviews that you should check out. Ready to learn about some amazing Muslim women? Neda, who loves pole dance fitness Neda is a nurse practitioner…
By JUMMANAHBlack women are always striving to voice themselves and gain the visibility that they deserve. Looking back, we can’t help but remember the powerful legacies of the women in The March on Washington on August 28, 1963. The pride we have — as we see them shatter a new glass ceiling toward achieving the normalization…
By Rokia HassaneinMUSLIM GIRLS ARE GETTING A MUSLIM GIRL SUPERHERO ON THEIR SCREENS. Now that I have your attention, Disney has cast Iman Vellani to play Ms. Marvel (not to be confused with Captain Marvel) in an upcoming series that will be streaming on Disney’s service. Ms. Marvel tells the adventures of Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American…
By Zainab KhanRaffia Arshad is a 40-year-old British Muslim woman who become the first hijab-wearing judge in the United Kingdom. She got her early education from grammar school in West Yorkshire. Raffia is the only person in her family to have studied at a university. Judge Arshad is also the author of the book titled Islamic Family…
By Kulsum TasnifBefore her legions of enamored followers on Instagram, her feature in Elle magazine and other indie blogs; before her enchanting “Fairies of Color” series and the phenomenon that is “The Freckled Hijabi,” Sumaiyah Jones was just a gifted kid with a pencil and notebook who loved to draw. The challenge? Islamic schools just aren’t the…
By Lamija GutićSay, “Are those who know equal to those who do not know?” (39:9) Back in 1903, Bosnia and Herzegovina was under Austro-Hungarian rule. This was the time of enlightenment for the people of my motherland. The first museums and theaters were opened in Sarajevo, and people had started to nurture their culture. The first magazines…
By manalmoazzamIn a behind the scenes look at the first line of defense in our global battle against the recent pandemic, Muslim Girl hosted a takeover with Sheima, a UK-based nurse currently working on the frontlines of COVID-19 in the National Health Service (NHS). Sheima works at one of the biggest trauma centers in the UK,…
By MG StaffThe recent years have been a total masterclass in how to handle our business when the world is ablaze around us. From a disconcerting rise in hate crimes to politicians who need to take several seats, it truly feels like we’ve seen it all. Above the madness, the incredible women featured on this list have…
By Jessica DaqamssehAt just five years old, Mallak Faisal Zafar began training as a figure skater in Pakistan. A lack of adequate facilities eventually led her family to Dubai, where she currently resides. Now at 12-years-old, Zafar has her first international title. Last year, at the 24th International Eiscup Innsbruck 2019 (Nov. 22-24), she placed first in…
By Lana M. WaheedIt’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…
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…
By manalmoazzamFor Black Friday, we asked you, our beloved #MuslimGirlClique to come through with small Muslim-owned businesses you loved to support. It’s an understatement to say that you came through for us! You introduced us to so many businesses we hadn’t even heard of before that we couldn’t even fit them on one list! And so,…
By kawtherinuwaViolence against children encompasses all forms of violence against those under the age of 18, regardless of who the perpetrator may be. According to a 2016 study, it is estimated that up to 1 billion children globally – over half of all children – between the ages of 2-17 have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional…
By nadamousaThe outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011 has since created one of the most devastating humanitarian disasters in the world. According to U.N. reports, an estimated 13.5 million Syrians are either internally displaced, or are refugees outside of Syria. Due to the size of the refugee population, refugee camps are often faced with…
