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Written by Mashal Anjum   Bismillah. (In the name of God) Strange how we buy things to wear months from now, and we have no idea if we will be around to wear them. When you have severe health problems and chronic pain, you can’t help but think about imminent death. Death is obviously a…

The doorbell rings. It’s late in the afternoon and my mother is washing the dishes while the rhythmic sound of our doorbell echoes. She tenses a bit. I ask her, “Mami, why don’t you see who it is?” I’m confused. Why won’t she get the door? “Don’t open it. It’s a Black man. He looks scary.” She…

To qualify as “marriage-friendly” material, a Muslim woman is expected to be: Martha Stewart in the kitchen. A combination of Hoover feather duster and mop in cleanness. Scarlett Johansson in sex appeal. Virgin Mary in modesty. Mother Teresa in devotion. Malala Yousafzai in activism and literacy — only for bragging purposes. Octomom in making an…

Written by Areej Khan   In the sixth grade, when asked to share what our favorite book was in order to give the rest of the class reading suggestions, I proudly announced to the whole class the title: “Does My Head Look Big In This?” by Randa Abdel-Fattah. Our school librarian just stood there and…

Written by Yasmine Rachidi   I feel like a lot of people think that just because Muslim girls cover up, we don’t have to face some real life problems like body image issues; and that — trust me — is absolutely not true. — I love body positivity and its concept — but it’s hard to practice…

So you wake up nice and early, and surprisingly refreshed considering the busy family-involved weekend you just had. You feel ready for the start of the week — well, as ready as you are going to be. After all, it is a Monday. You grab a breakfast bar and your water bottle, thinking “I really…

In the spirit of empowering women — because we are always in the spirit of empowering women — here’s a toast (non-alcoholic, of course) to the mothers, the wives, the awesome women who give the majority of their time and attention to holding down the home. To the ladies raising awesome Muslims and all-around beautiful…

In the past two weeks, we have seen two prominent Muslim women influencers featured in two very well known brands. Amena, known on social media as Amenakin, was just recently part of L’Oreal’s latest campaign for its True Match foundation. Noor Tagouri, a multimedia journalist with a huge social media presence, was interviewed in Playboy…

I grew up waking up at 7:00 A.M. on Saturdays to the sounds of Spanish music as my mom opened my bedroom door to find my sister and I hiding under the covers in our twin beds. She would yell, “Vamos a limpiar la casa, vamos!” And boy, did we clean. My mom was born and…

I’d like to offer you a public service announcement: Being a Muslim does not make you immune to depression. According to the movement “Out of the Darkness Walks,” created by family members and friends who have lost loved ones due to suicide, every 13.3 minutes someone is tragically taking their own life. That is 34,000 people a year….

My second wedding anniversary is next month, but in society’s eyes, I’ve only been married for one year. My wedding was not a secret or a sham, but despite having hundreds of guests in attendance, as well as announcing my marriage on social media, I cannot count the number of times people asked me when my…

What is the meaning of “Trial?” It has once been mentioned by Allah’s Messenger (PBUH), “If Allah wants to do good to somebody, He afflicts him with trials.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari). Every day in this small life brings upon a trial: as one trial ends, a new one shows up in its place. I was born…

These stories are part of our new hashtag conversation, #IAmMuslimGirl — Share your experiences about post-9/11 life, incidents of Islamophobia, or additional reflections on social media to let us know your thoughts.  You can also submit your story to editorial@muslim-girl-2021-production.mystagingwebsite.com. I don’t remember what happened on September 11, 2001. I was only a year old on that…

THIS JUST IN: Eid-ul-Adha will be on Sept. 12, Daesh has claimed responsibility for the lunar cycle, and a basket of flowers is running for the upcoming Jordanian parliamentary elections. That’s right, ladies: a whole basket of them. But that’s not even the worst part… Personally, I am deeply offended by the fitnah these flowers are…

As Eid Al-Adha is quickly approaching, everyone is excited and looking forward to dressing up and looking their very best on this special occasion. Here are some of the best beauty products to try this Eid that will keep your makeup on point so you can look and feel amazing! 1. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra…