By MG StaffThere have been so many major life changes for Americans as a result of COVID-19, from job loss to relationship stress, and women have often had to do more than their share of work when it comes to adjusting. If you’re suffering from stress, anxiety, or depression even as we emerge from the pandemic, you’re…
By MG Staff“What does freedom mean if we accept the fundamental premise that humans are social beings, raised in certain social and historical contexts and belonging to particular communities that shape their desires and understandings of the world?” — Lila Abu Lughod, Do Muslim Women Need Saving? The complicated relationship between feminism and anthropology is eloquently described by…
By MG StaffNo, you are not a bad Muslim woman. Am I dressed enough? Should I cover my shoulders more even if I don’t wear the hijab? Can I put makeup on? Is my hijab covering enough or should I wear it in another way? There are lots of questions that Muslim women might ask themselves, whether…
By Evette JahangiriIn April 2020, Saman Abbas disappeared. She had been thrown out of her family home because she refused to go through with an arranged marriage to a man in Pakistan. In May of 2020, when social services arrived at her home, Saman was still missing, and her parents had returned to Pakistan. An investigation led…
By MG StaffNavigating relationships — so be it family, friendships, or romantic relationships — can be one of the most difficult parts of life. In this video, Dr. Omar Suleiman discusses stories and analogies from the Prophet Muhammad PBUH and the sahaba, and what we can take from these stories to understand how to cope with betrayal,…
By MG StaffGlobalization has impacted all spheres of a person’s life, and it is not referred only to innovative technologies. The fashion industry also sees incredible changes that some time ago sounded like something unbelievable. Islamic culture is just one of them. Before, Muslim clothing was taken only from a religious point of view. Today, it has…
By JUMMANAHHateful comments are literally everywhere. And more often than not, these disparaging comments and remarks come from family, acquaintances, friends, or, worse still, strangers we don’t even know and never heard of. Which is utterly bizarre. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, these people who hate on us aren’t necessarily bullies; they can be…
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 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 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 StaffI 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 StaffMuslim weddings are much simpler than most other religions. In actuality, Islam defines marriage as a simple social contract wherein two individuals come together to share the burden of life and celebrate joyous moments. For this contract to come into being, Nikkah is the only ceremony or tradition prescribed by the religion. However, with time,…
By MG StaffMaking your own jewelry can be a wonderful way to explore your creative side, learn to work with hand tools, study up on gems, and expand your accessory collection with fun handmade pieces in no time! Even better, a line of your own jewelry creations can be an excellent way to give gifts, and even…
By MG StaffGratitude. It’s something that we feel every once in a while. It brings positivity and wellness into one’s life. However, when life takes you through bad and rocky times, it can be hard to feel grateful for what you have, and who you are. As a result, you’ll feel the following symptoms: Impatience Irritation Feeling…
