By Jessica DaqamssehAt 28, Zainab Baloch is the youngest candidate running for mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina. The area, known colloquially as the Triangle, has made national headlines in recent years from “Our Three Winners” to President Trump’s condemnation of Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Middle Eastern studies’ programs. Baloch has witnessed how Islamophobic, racist and xenophobic…
By Amani SalahudeenAs 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…
By manalmoazzamLast year was a momentous one for Amina Khan, the founder of Amanah Fitness. She made history when she was named 2018’s Canadian Fitness Professional of the Year at the World Fitness Expo, becoming the first Muslim in history to receive this tremendous honor. “The fitness industry is often quite exclusive towards Muslim women, so…
By manalmoazzam“At a very early age, I was drawn to colors and the idea of filling any surface, whether it be a canvas, a wall, a piece of paper, with my ideas and whatever I’d like. That is probably the most attractive aspect of drawing or every writing. Nothing feels better than seeing a blank canvas which foreshadows…
By manalmoazzamIn a world increasingly defined by the rapidly growing gap between the haves and the have-nots, it’s easy to get bogged down in the suffering of the masses, with little guidance on the best way to offer effective assistance. That’s why I was fascinated when approached by Shayma Mustafa, founder of the KBK Relief Foundation,…
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…
By Hadeel Abdel-NabiThe right kind of representation is important. And Carlos Khalil Guzman, a photographer based out of Brooklyn, is using his camera to combat Islamophobia. Muslims of America is a photo series that I started in September of 2015, and the idea is to highlight the real side of Islam. Guzman, a Muslim who grew up…
By Haniya ShareefPurpose Oftentimes I find myself straying, Praying starts delaying, Five pillars disobeying, Years of Iman and Islamic school decaying, What is this game I’m playing, when trying to find my purpose, But it ain’t even worth it, When you’re walking right into that furnace, and all that you mumble under your breath is lip service….
By NIQABAEHer bio says she is just a 21-year-old resident of New Jersey who attends college and uses her humor to a sociopolitical end. In reality, Nadirah Pierre is also a recent social media sensation. I really started for fun, just wanted to put a smile on a few of my followers faces by speaking about…
By Marwa AbdulhaiWe’re pretty pumped about the BOY/BYE project and so should you! Featuring a product line of pins, prints, stickers and patches all showcasing women of color, the BOY/BYE project is a lighthearted expression of solidarity with women who don’t often see themselves in the stories presented to them. The kickstarter reads, “It’s about creating your own space….
By Marwa AbdulhaiWith the fall semester just around the corner, you might still be having trouble looking for a roommate, and finding a Muslim roommate to calm your parents’ concerns does not make this process any easier. Enter MuzRoomie, where, “Searching for roommates has never been so simple.” Launched just several weeks ago, the website allows users…
By Zarina ImanAiring right before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, The Secret Life of Muslims became a viral sensation. The series of videos shared the stories of about a dozen Muslims across America, including MuslimGirl founder, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh. With a Goldziher Award and a Peabody Award nomination already in tow, the series now has an Emmy nomination for outstanding short documentary and…
By MG StaffThe team for the upcoming documentary “An Act of Worship” has found the beauty in paving the way towards justice, even if that means constantly battling hate. The team first partnered with Field of Vision landing the premiere episode for the “Our 100 Days Series,” putting a direct spotlight on the aftermath of the Muslim Ban…
By Marwa AbdulhaiAt the 9th Poetry Slam Competition, second place runner up Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, shook the world with her poem “This Is Not A Humanising Poem” at a charity event organized by Roundhouse with her moving words on showing true solidarity and love in a time of Islamophobia. The 22-year-old’s raw emotions send a powerful message to…
By Hanan IssaIf you haven’t already heard about MuslimGirl.com’s collaboration with ORLY to create the #HalalPaint collection, let me fill you in — it’s a nail varnish that is vegan, cruelty free and made from 100 percent halal ingredients that includes argan oil and vitamin C. And the best part: the lacquer is permeable to water and air……
