By sarahmohrHow can I approach spiritual self-care as a Muslim woman, especially in quarantine during a global pandemic? That’s what I ask myself and others. At my work, for example, there is definitely more talk about implementing self-care routines, and I appreciate that. But sometimes, answering questions about how I personally engage in it can be…
WE NEED TO TALK I remember watching the news from my television in France and seeing yet another shooting happening in the United States. I am afraid, uncomfortable and unfamiliar. I feel fear because I am now living in the United States and need to have my voice heard concerning gun violence. I am uncomfortable…
Children are expected to keep a regular diary while growing up. This is where they can write down daily activities for review. In fact, at some point in our schooling as children, we were probably required to journal or keep a journal. Unfortunately, most people don’t practice this habit once they become adults, even knowing…
By MG StaffHave you heard of “colonial depression”? Colonial depression is the aptly named phrase, coined by Alicia Elliott, to describe the mental health harm that arises from colonialism and its corresponding infrastructures that center white supremacy and place a lower value on the lives of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people. In this Twitter thread, Indigenous author…
Moving to another town and starting a new life as a college student can be challenging. Not only do you have to get used to new people, a new environment, and a new way of living life, but you must also change habits and foods. For exactly this reason, college students can put on weight…
By sarahmohrAs increasing attention is given to mental health needs in the Muslim community, a new platform has developed for the Arab world called Juthoor (Juthoor.co) to help. This platform is important as it addresses the stigma associated with mental health, as well as offers a list of therapists who can provide culturally appropriate services. Happily,…
By Sharia AjmalUpon hearing the phrase “toxic positivity,” it sounds fairly harmless. After all, how could a phrase including positivity ever be related to something harmful? In short, toxic positivity is the forced expression of happiness in all applications, leaving no room to experience other, equally essential emotions. Toxic positivity has caused us to live in a…
By Mariam TanvirDisclaimer: 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 health professionals. You should never…
By MG StaffBreast cancer is especially deadly for women of color, including Black women and Muslim woman. Black women get breast cancer at a lower rate than white women, but are more likely to die from it. Muslim women as a whole are less likely to receive mammograms, with only 50% of women reporting receipt of mammograms,…
By sarahmohrWe’re back for another episode of Super Sunnah Foods, and our focus this week is milk. Personally, I am currently mostly vegan; I eat a plant-based diet due to concerns for the treatment of animals, as well as the environment. But part of the way I became a vegetarian was drinking a lot of milk. …
By MG StaffWe don’t know who needs to hear this message from Hufsa Ahmad, but during Mental Illness Awareness Month, we thought we’d take this opportunity to share her powerful message. This is Hufsa’s personal story about her struggles with mental illness, her relapses, and her passion for smashing the stigma of mental illness. While you may…
By sarahmohrIn the media there is an ongoing and volatile conversation that is happening about medical freedom within the greater context of our generally deteriorating civil rights. The general acceptance that the public sphere is controlled by private corporations, such as private prisons, and corporations bottling and selling groundwater for private profit, continues to expand. State…
By Fatimah SWith university and schools starting session again — and oh yeah, COVID is still a thing, and the U.S. is basically a dumpster fire right now — here are a few ways to help you manage your stress. Practice mindfulness Do you feel overwhelmed with assignments, errands and that never ending to-do list? Try taking…
By Zainab KhanSisters, can we talk? In particular, can we talk about haircare tips for hijabis? I get it, wearing hijab can sound so simple in comparison to having to do your hair everyday for school or work, but the truth is, wearing hijab has its obstacles, from fly-away hairs peaking out for everyone to see, to…
By Zainab KhanHey ladies! Summer isn’t over yet, which means you still have time to get those summer bods! Follow these amazing fitness bloggers to help achieve your fitness goals this summer. We probably won’t be leaving our houses until summer 2021, anyway, so you’ve got plenty of time to get your workout routine on point. Zehra…
