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We Asked 6 Muslim Aussies in Brisbane What Hijab Means for Them and This Is What They Said
By Asiya BharadiaSince hijab is part of our identities, we crossed the border all the way to Brisbane to ask Muslim Aussies what they think of their Hijabs. Spoiler Alert: Their insights are beyond magical!
How My Hijab Became an Inseparable Part of My Muslim Identity
By Maisha SamihaMy hijab is not just a scarf that I wrap to cover my hair; it reflects my connection to my Muslim identity. Here is how I came into terms with it.
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Top Muslim Girl Moments From 2023
By JUMMANAH2023 was a year like no other. As we inhale, ushering in the new year, here are our top Muslim Girl moments from this departing year.
5 Muslim Girl Writers and the Women Who Empower Them
By Jessica DaqamssehDuring Women’s History Month, we honor trailblazers who have cracked the glass ceiling. Sometimes confusing fame and notoriety with empowerment, success, and worth, we forget to express our collective gratitude to the mothers, daughters, friends, sisters, aunts, colleagues, and mentors who help us shine a bit brighter each day as we strive to be our…
7 Black Muslim Influencers To Follow on Instagram
By Asiya BharadiaBlack History Month is here! While we should celebrate the many achievements and honours of the Black community — and Black Muslims specifically — throughout the entire year, this specific month gives us a chance to cast a spotlight specifically on them. In a world where Instagram has taken over and our lives revolve around…
These 9 Social Media Accounts Bring Those Positive Vibes
By aminaradwanI can only speak for myself when I say that I am very much guilty of being on social media daily. Call it what you want, but it is an escape from reality and I most definitely get my 411 from social media. Who needs to watch television nowadays, when social media outlets are flooding…
Rep. Ilhan Omar Attended Pride and Muslim Twitter Went Nuts
By MG StaffSo, at the start of the week, this happened: #HappyPride! I had a fantastic time dancing, hugging, and celebrating #TCPride with everyone this weekend! ❤️🧡💛💚💙 #Pride pic.twitter.com/wmdq4FVwRF — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) June 24, 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar took time out of her busy schedule of breaking glass ceilings to attend Pride in her home state…
Meet the 9 Muslim Change-Makers Slaying the 2019 TIME 100: Most Influential People List
By The 2019 TIME 100 list celebrating the most influential people is officially out! This annual summary listing 100 influential people around the world identifies individuals of influence, no matter if their influence has been negative or positive. This year, the list is very diverse and rich in terms of people from a wide variety of different…
6 Muslim Women-Owned Businesses to Support in 2019
By Mariam NouserSmall businesses make up for a large part of the economy in many parts of the world, and in recent years, we have seen many businesses owned by Muslim women pop up. A recent statistic showed that 26 percent of Muslims run their own businesses in the U.S., while 23% employ more than 5 people. Though…
The Sister’s Project Shows Us What Muslim Women Are Really All About
By nadamousaEditor’s note: Be sure to check out the Instagram page associated with The Sister’s Project, chock full of the captivating stories of Muslim women from all walks of life, across Canada. There is no one, authentic, correct way to be a Muslim women, and the stories Alia has chosen to tell depict just this: A…
Famed Singer Sinead O’Connor Finds Peace in Reversion to Islam
By manalmoazzamThis past week, Sinead O’Connor announced, via her Twitter feed, that she had officially embraced Islam. Along with the proclamation that she now goes by the name Shuhada, she shared a melodic rendition of the adhaan (call to prayer). Regarding her rendition, Shuhada wrote, “I got some pronouncition [sic] wrong because emotions took me from my…
This is Not Your Mama’s Halaqa Group
By MG StaffHalaqa groups can be intimidating. I do not have every part of the Quran memorized, and when sisters start naming one surah after the other, I feel shy asking what she meant. A halaqa should be a place free of judgment where sisters can bring up their perspectives in their relationship to Islam. That may…
7 Muslim Girl Milestones From 2017
By MG StaffThis year was certainly an eventful one at MuslimGirl.com, to say the least. Dealing with a literal cheeseball in office and battling some of the worst anti-Muslim policies in years proved to be challenging, but it comes as no surprise that our team and readers rose up to it. Our 2017 was decorated with another…
‘It Took a Week for a Classmate to Call Me a Terrorist,’ Says Sepideah, MG’s Writer of This Month
By Dena IgustiIntroducing our Featured Writer of the Month: Sepideah Mohsenian! A fearless, educated, and devoted jack-of-all-trades, Sepideah Mohsenian is a writer, programmer, doula and more on top of being a resilient Muslim woman. Mohsenian advocates for the intersectional identities present within the Muslim community, and showcases her advocacy not only through her writing, but through her…