By Maysoon KhatibAs part of #MuslimWomensDay, our partner the United State of Women released a video celebrating these vibrant Muslim women… including some familiar faces! Did you catch their portraits on our Instagram?
By Fatima NAs you all know, yesterday went down in history as the first Muslim Women’s Day ever! It was so incredible seeing social media users flood the internet with messages of love and solidarity. Honestly, everyday should be Muslim Women’s Day, right? Here are some organizations that took part in the #MuslimWomensDay conversation: 1. Partner HerCampus made a beautiful…
By Zarina ImanMuslim Women’s Day happened, and it was amazing!!! But, like always, a dedicated group of trolls tried and failed to overshadow all the fabulous Muslim women highlighted. So, we at Muslim Girl thought it was appropriate (entertaining?) to show you some of the most embarrassing troll posts made — with commentary, of course. Lynda is absolutely…
By MG StaffThe human voice can cut through the white noise and BS of text. Eyes pacing back and forth across the LED computer screen can easily broaden the mind’s horizons. But a voice can do you one better. It’ll open up your heart. Open your ears to the sounds of resistance from all ages, ethnicities, genders, and faiths…
By AmaniIn the spirit of our first-ever Muslim Women’s Day, I had the opportunity to have a conversation about Islamophobia and media misrepresentation with music mogul, entrepreneur, author, activist, and philanthropist Russell Simmons. Uncle Rush is the chairman of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, a partner on our #MuslimWomensDay campaign and the organization behind Muslims Are Speaking Out….
By AZMIAFeatured photo: CAIR-Florida’s Orlando Regional Director, Rasha Mubarak, alongside Orlando’s Muslim Women’s Organization members, with Orlando’s mayor, Mayor Buddy Dyer. Photo credit: Instagram, @rashamk We here at MG have some exciting news to share! Our Muslim Girl initiative, the first inaugural #MuslimWomensDay, has been declared an official day for the city of Orlando, and for the entire…
By Guest BloggerThis Muslim Women’s Day piece was submitted to us by Aisha Lund, who wrote to us: I have written an article based on the historical woman: Amalia Elisabeth, also known as “The Iron Princess.” I believe that this subject is relevant on Muslim Women’s Day as it is about a strong woman. Additionally, as it was…
By Maysoon KhatibShow the world you stand with Muslim women by rocking our limited edition ‘Pass the Mic’ tee. Use it as a constant reminder to you that your voice, opinion and experience are not only valid, but unique – and you should never be afraid to shed light on issues that you feel are important to…
By Dena IgustiAccording to media, Muslim women fall into a dichotomy of being either the submissive, conservative Arabic hijabi (who may or may not be complicit in some form of terrorism), or the westernized Muslim woman who attempts to move away from her culture as much as possible, victimized by her “barbaric” religion. Either way, they are…
By Guest BloggerThis Muslim Women’s Day submission is by Louise E. Butt. *** When I heard about Muslim Girl’s Muslim Women’s Day initiative, I knew immediately this was a time I needed to include my voice in the mix. Muslim Women’s Day is all about Muslim women talking back, and it’s a sentiment I couldn’t agree with more. I…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanIn less than two weeks after taking his Presidential oath, Donald Trump issued a series of executive orders, memorandums and proclamations that have shaken the United States to its core. As promised on his campaign trail, Trump continues to target the most vulnerable in an effort to return America to a greatness appreciated exclusively by…
By Guest BloggerThis #MuslimWomensDay submission is brought to you by Chelsey Love. The following is a her narrative of why she made the video. We think you will enjoy the video as much as we did. It’s so empowering. *** “You’re so oppressed! Don’t you think you’re being a bit regressive?” These are comments I receive daily…
By maryam abdul-kareemToo often the platform to discuss Muslim women’s affairs aren’t given to Muslim women. At Muslim Girl, Muslim women talk back, though. We are here, we are vocal and determined to tell our own stories. In an effort to expand our narrative, we have created “The Hijabi Project,” which seeks to explore the world of…
By Zarina ImanAs Muslim women, inequality isn’t a foreign concept. Whether we actively experience it in our daily lives or hear about it on the news, discrimination is something that our Muslim identity faces on a daily – and it’s exhausting. Here’s the deal though – in order for us to challenge the hateful rhetoric and face the…
By Maysoon KhatibHappy first ever MUSLIM WOMEN”S DAY!!!!! You know what this occasion calls for? FREE STUFF! Yes, you read right. Muslimgirl.com is celebrating you with a limited edition Muslim Girl swag give-away, including exclusive products from our MG Army Care Packages, as well some anti-Islamophobia t-shirts from Allriot! Make sure to tag @muslimgirl in all of…
