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…
By Mariam TanvirWhat I have discovered in my 35 years of life is that you don’t have to be born an introvert. Yes, I was always a little on the shy side, but I longed to come out of my shell and have a personality that filled the room. I wanted attention and positive feedback as a…
By Zainab KhanDisclaimer: 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 try…
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 try…
By Yasmen AhmedDid you know that according to research a person has 80,000 thoughts a day? But here’s the surprising part…90 percent of these thoughts are actually recycled from the day before, and 80 percent of these are negative. Crazy right? So it makes sense why change can be so difficult, right? It is easy to live life…
By MG StaffIn this very beneficial talk, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi speaks with Dr. Aasim Padella regarding the COVID-19 crisis and the intersection of the Islamic medical ethics in modern times. This is a timely and imperative lecture which may answer many of your questions about COVID-19, including newer information about how the virus is now believed to…
By manalmoazzamFor our 4th annual Muslim Women’s Day, we kicked things off with an informative and incredibly frank conversation with four esteemed members of the American Muslim Health Professionals group. The panelists tackled a wide-ranging set of topics centered around how to manage our mental health during the current pandemic. Led by host Dr. Rukhsana M….
By MG StaffAs the coronavirus continues to spread and the number of verified cases increases in areas that are newly hit (or just now gaining access to proper testing), the media has been ablaze with various reports regarding the virus. Did you know that Islam, which provides a set of guidelines for Muslim to live by, has…
