I woke up, startled. Unsure what had waken me up — and what time it was — I took a quick glance at the alarm clock that sat on my nightstand. The numbers glowed in the darkness. I groaned inwardly at seeing it was six in the morning. I rolled over to go back to…
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A Is for Asexuality: Life as a Queer Muslim Woman in Pakistan
Come back when you are out of that closet. The words had been going round and round inside my head as I stood in front of a silver sequined jacket. Everything about that piece of clothing screamed “queer!” And upon listening closely, it echoed back my name. I had come out to some of my…
What I Learned About My Relationship With Faith After I Was Sexually Assaulted
Content warning: Sexual assault, rape. Disclaimer: This article is in no way meant to substitute for medical or mental health advice from a trained and educated mental health professional. Muslim Girl encourages those who need help to seek it, and encourages the use of resources such as therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and trained mental…
This Is Why It’s Vital the Muslim Community Stands in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Muslims
This is not meant to be an attack on the Muslim community. Rather, a constructive criticism to help us improve. Dear Muslim, I am an American-Muslim teen, and I am gay. For so much of my life, I have been in pain. Every time I hear someone from our community talk about people like me,…
Why I’ve Been Praying in My Boyfriend’s Bedroom
As my boyfriend went to the bathroom to brush his teeth and get ready for the night, I quickly pulled a hoodie over my bare head and began to pray as fast as I could. With each prostration, I found myself begging for forgiveness. I hated the days he would come back faster than I…
#MGAnon: My Best Friend’s Ex Made a Pass at Me
Welcome to #MuslimGirlAnon, your one-stop spot for all the advice you could need! Every week, we crowd-source the very best advice our #MGClique has to offer about issues plaguing our girl gang. Need some advice? Write to editorial@muslim-girl-2021-production.mystagingwebsite.com, and we may just feature you! Q: “Dear Muslim Girl, my best friend and her husband recently…
#MGAnon: What If I Decided Not to Wear the Hijab?
Welcome to #MuslimGirlAnon, your one-stop spot for all the advice you could need! Every week, we crowd-source the very best advice our #MGClique has to offer about issues plaguing our girl gang. Need some advice? Write to editorial@muslim-girl-2021-production.mystagingwebsite.com, and we may just feature you! Q: “I’ve been learning about Islam for a little over two…
#MGAnon: I Don’t Think Lip Fillers Are as Haram as You Think
Welcome to #MuslimGirlAnon, your one-stop spot for all the advice you could need! Every week, we crowd-source the very best advice our #MGClique has to offer about issues plaguing our girl gang. Need some advice? Write to editorial@muslim-girl-2021-production.mystagingwebsite.com, and we may just feature you! Q: Dear Muslim Girl, please no judgement on this, but I…
#MGAnon: How Can I Convince My Dad That I Need Independence?
Welcome to #MuslimGirlAnon, your one-stop spot for all the advice you could need! Every week, we crowd-source the very best advice our #MGClique has to offer about issues plaguing our girl gang. Need some advice? Write to editorial@muslim-girl-2021-production.mystagingwebsite.com, and we may just feature you! Q: I’m a first generation college student and have big dreams of…
#MGAnon: Why Is My Faith Slipping Away?
Welcome to #MuslimGirlAnon, your one-stop spot for all the advice you could need! Every week, we crowd-source the very best advice our #MGClique has to offer about issues plaguing our girl gang. Need some advice? Write to editorial@muslim-girl-2021-production.mystagingwebsite.com, and we may just feature you! Q: “I hate to use this word frivolously, but I think…
What Ahmed’s Clock Means For a Muslim-American Mother
When my Baba was a young boy of seven in a village in northern Pakistan, he took apart the watch he was given as a gift from his uncle from America. His intention was to see what made the clock run and put it back once he figured it out. Of course, he never put…
