By Jummanah Abu SamraHave you been trying to pitch a publication? You may have been ignored multiple times — it happens to all of us. You may have had an idea that was absolutely brilliant, and yet, you just couldn’t put it the right words to catch the right person’s attention. You already did it all — you…
By Shifah BelaiA month ago, content subscription service OnlyFans announced they were banning all sexually explicit content across their platform. However, these plans were axed after millions spoke out, threatening to boycott the site. Leading up to and in the midst of this, several current/former adult actresses spoke out against those who had sexually manipulated them. The…
By Saniya AliTahira Nailah Dean, a Black American Muslim Lawyer, writer, and activist recently launched her passion project with a team of brilliant Muslim women in the form of a three part photo series. Launched on September 3, 2021, “The ISMs Project” is meant to bring awareness to the marriage crisis in the Muslim community. “In hopes…
By Jummanah Abu SamraPorn is everywhere now, from billboards to imposed beauty standards. Our community is becoming more and more shuttered because of it. Marriages, relationships, and even kinships collapse just because of it — and guess what? Muslim or not, your gender, or assigned sex, has no role in your struggles with porn. And chances are, you…
By Syeda SaadWhile I’m one of the first people to irritably shut down the notion that the Muslim woman is “oppressed,” I understand that internal battles that many Muslim around the world are fighting every day. Though we are women with autonomy, it would be incorrect to say that this sovereignty was served to all of us…
By Shifah BelaiStudents around the world are currently returning to school for their first semester of a new grade. Most will be attending the same school as they’ve done for previous years. But for students like Mahbuba, many will be starting a new stage in their life. Mahbuba Sumiya is a college freshman due to start at…
By MG StaffThe success of an event is determined by how well the event is planned. The event planner needs to pay attention to the small details that will make the event successful and memorable. Planning an event is a hectic task. Many mistakes are involved when planning an event. The mistakes may ruin the event. The…
By MG StaffIn 1962, the Supreme Court in the United States passed a ruling that banned prayers sponsored by schools. The court only allowed private prayers where a few students could meet and pray without involving the entire school. Some analysts believe this was the genesis of the many religious-social challenges in U.S. schools today. Specifically, religion…
By Ayah IssaI sat earlier today getting my nails done in a nail shop in midtown for 10 dollars (message me and I’ll tell you where). I think the nail technician was Indian, but I’m honestly not sure. She could’ve been Bangladeshi or Sri Lankan for all I know. She was talking to her coworkers in her…
By MG StaffOne of the most misunderstood Islamic teachings is about the treatment, or rather the mistreatment of Muslim women. The mainstream Westernized perspective is generally that Muslim women are deprived of their rights. By continuously presenting Muslim women as fully covered and following male orders, the media has stereotyped Muslim women as oppressed and with little…
By MG StaffIn some cultures, a girl’s right to marry is ignored. Educated men and women now talk about marriage at home, but in some cultures, women may still be discouraged from talking about marriage. In these cultures, parents may an arrange a marriage for their children. Some Muslims from these cultures don’t accept the idea…
By Jessica FenderMaternity leave is such a beautiful time in the life of a woman. You get to take care of your baby, enjoy time with it, and take a mental break from all the work-related hassle. But, once maternity leave is over, many women face the problem of adaptation and getting back to work. This can…
By MG StaffToday, August 3rd, is Black Women Equal Pay Day. This date signifies how long it takes a Black woman working full-time to catch up to making what her average non-Hispanic white male counterpart earned in 2020. Black women make 63 cents for every dollar made by a white man. Meaning that if both of them…
By MG StaffThe subject of divorce is always a sensitive one, no matter what context it relates to. But, when we have to juggle a separation with our religion, things can quickly become even more complicated. For whatever reason, it’s an unavoidable fact of life that some marriages don’t work out. When that happens, the best, or…
By MG StaffIt’s been widely reported that women from BAME communities are more likely to experience birth trauma, or die during pregnancy. So, why is that the case, and what can be done to change this worrying trend? The likelihood of experiencing birth trauma has, for the most part, significantly decreased over the years. This is thanks,…
