Faith, practice, and reflection in modern life.
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 Asiya BharadiaRamadan is a month of worship. It’s a month to strengthen our connection with Allah and learn to love ourselves and Him even more than we already do and it comes exactly when we most need it to. And what better way to do all of those things than to spend our nights in Qiyam…
By sarahmohrWhat does it mean to be Khalifah? A ruler? And what’s the job of a Khalifah? To rule the earth? The word Khalifah is mentioned several times in the Quran. One time that is noticeable regarding the idea of our responsibility to care for the well-being of the planet is this verse from the Quran:…
By Evette JahangiriDisclaimer: 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 Md. Mekail AhmedAllah created human beings as men and women out of His wisdom and knowledge. And so out of His knowledge and wisdom again, Allah can give you a daughter only, He can give you a son only, and He can give you both. So, don’t ever abandon your child. Allah indicates: “He gives daughters to whom…
By JUMMANAHIf you’ve been following the latest lifestyle trends, then most probably you’ve come across the concept of “slow living,” and how people are starting to leave out all the hustle and bustle so that they can focus on the few things that truly matter to them. Hustle culture has been the norm of this generation,…
By JUMMANAHHolidays oftentimes mean you’re going to have many gatherings, whether they’re with your family or friends — and if you’re someone who’s trying to manage your grief, the holiday season can sound like a nightmare. Many Muslims in our community tend to suppress their grief during social gatherings, and start engaging in spiritual bypassing so…
By Zainab HussainHow Islam invites us to manifest #IslamicManifestationSeries
By JUMMANAHIt’s true that as Muslims, we don’t wait for Thanksgiving to be grateful, as our Lord tells us to always be thankful and grateful — and thus we’re always doing our best to show our gratitude all year round through our duas. However, on Thanksgiving, it’s like it brings the best in everyone around us,…
By Angela DemareeGrowing up as a Bodewadmi, also known as Potawatomi, we didn’t live on the reservation, and being a Native was nothing more than our parents enrolling us in the tribe and getting our Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card. We attended yearly regional council meetings and occasionally a family-reunion festival, better known as…
By Raza UllahA true Muslim’s life is full of virtues. Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala creates several ways for us to do good deeds and get a reward. Even a husband spends on his family from his halal earning is considered as a reward for him. Abu Mas’ud reported Allah’s Messenger (صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) as saying: إِنَّ…
By MG StaffFeeling down? This verse was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad when he was saddened by comments being made about him and his intentions. Take a listen, and find comfort.
By Ayah IssaAuthor’s note: This article may contain triggering elements. If at any times you are triggered, please pause, check in with yourself, and do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Editor’s note: This article is in no way meant to substitute for medical or mental health advice from a trained and educated…
By Ayah IssaAuthor’s note: This article may contain triggering elements. If at any times you are triggered, please pause, check in with yourself, and do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Editor’s note: This article is in no way meant to substitute for medical or mental health advice from a trained and educated…
By Asiya Bharadia‘If you give thanks, I will give you more.’ Surah Ibrahim, Verse 7. Gratitude and giving thanks to Allah SWT is the essence of Islam. It is the key to success and abundance in this Dunya and being grateful to Allah SWT is something we should be doing every single day. It’s an act of…
