Modern Muslim life beyond the headlines.
By Ivy SainthillHandling Christmas can be quite difficult as a revert. You see, I was born Muslim and raised Muslim until later in my life. When my mother decided she was going to become Roman Catholic, I was no longer allowed to practice Islam. After a while, I decided to revert back and practice again. My journey…
By Amani SalahudeenFor the first time ever, the name “Muhammad” has made it to the list of top 10 baby names in the U.S., according to parenting website, “BabyCenter.” Say whaaat?! The name attributed to our beloved Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him); the name bestowed on so many of our brothers in homage to the man considered…
By sarahmohrSo dear friends, in the United States, we are knee-deep in pumpkin season. Pumpkin patches all around, pumpkin pies in the stores, pumpkin spice lattes in the cafes, carved pumpkins on the door stoops, pumpkin-faced pinups on walls, doors, and windows everywhere. So, of course, in this, the fourth edition of the “Sunnah Superfoods” series,…
By Sama Ben AmerLiving in a society where monotony is preferred, your name can say a lot about your background. Likewise, the way a person chooses to respond to your name can say a lot about them. Many first generation Americans or children of immigrant families have faced the awkwardness of having to repeatedly explain how to pronounce…
By Lama Al-JeelaniOne of my earliest memories was of mama pulling me behind a curtain so that I could change my soiled tights. I was very young and bewildered as to why I couldn’t just make the clothing swap in the living room so I wouldn’t miss out on the Pokemon episode I was watching with my…
By Jana Al-NahhasHave shame — the more shame you experience, the less likely you are to sin. Shame will stop you from sinning, because nobody wants to experience that feeling. A person without shame will destroy their lives. In some ways, those messages are accurate. Shame is a horrible feeling; it shows up as a pit in…
By Nasra DirirIf you don’t like reading, I’ve made a video about this on Youtube (10 things you will hear/experience as a hijabi in South Korea- My channel is ‘Nasra Living’) So I know a lot, a LOT, of Muslim sisters who wear hijab are interested in visiting, working, or studying in South Korea. It’s an exciting…
By Maria AgustaThe following is a beautiful letter we received from a #MuslimGirlArmy reader. Dear Muslim Girl, I want to thank you. I didn’t know it at the time, but an article I read on Muslimgirl.com shifted my life path dramatically. In 2017, I was in my junior year of college at the University of DePaul. To inspire…
By sarahmohrFor the next edition in the Sunnah superfoods series, it’s FIG SEASON. Figs can undoubtably, for some, be an acquired taste. For one, they are less sweet than other fruits, and they also have a bit of a different textured skin. Figs are one of the oldest crops cultivated by humans, going back perhaps 11,000…
By Jessica DaqamssehThe sun kissed my bare arms. My pale skin burned red, dripping pools of sweat. A forgotten sensation triggered internal conflicts: discomfort and relief; shame and freedom. My new beginning, birthed in pain and spiritual turmoil, reduced to the superficial. A constant friend’s comfortable embrace unraveled the strings from their stitch. Holes loosened bonds to…
By sarahmohrIt is a fact that in a world with 9 billion people, there are many who do not agree. Communities as a whole can be in conflict over their world views. However, I have noticed that in general (or at least in my circles), Muslims really like punks. And why is this true? Because we…
By Sharia Ajmal“Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, God will make easy for him a path to Paradise.” With these words, our Prophet Muhammad emphasized the vitality of treading a path of knowledge, however far that distance may be. The Prophet’s words strengthen my resolve and commitment to continue and persevere in my quest to…
By Marwa DiafI was personally super excited for the launch of the Banana Republic hijabs. No, not because we desperately needed them. Not because they’re affordable, but because they represented more than that. These hijabs and the model represented inclusion and diversity. Growing up, I was always discouraged by the fact that hijab and modest clothing weren’t…
By aminaradwanA celebration of financial burden is…a wedding! It’s only fair to say that once a couple announces an engagement or proposal that a wedding is soon to follow. In most cases, couples will begin to plan their religious ceremonies followed by the wedding day. But of course, not everyone has a wedding, nor do they…
By imaanasimI joined my kickboxing class eight months ago, after leaving my beloved jujitsu class back in Doha last year. The biggest difference between the two classes is that my former was filled with Muslim women, but in my current class in England, I am the only brown woman (except for my sisters), and the only…
