By Mariam TanvirEditor’s note: In this emotional op-ed, one mother delves into the toll COVID-19 has taken on her world, and why we need to take this seriously and come together as a community. To our readers: if you’re looking for a moment of relatability or a reality check, this is it. I remember it so clearly:…
By MG StaffIt has been reported that after going to lockdown, China has cleaner air after quite a long time. With fewer cars on the roads and reduced industrial manufacturing, carbon emissions have reduced all over the world significantly. Reduced air travel has also cleared the skies up. In Manila’s commercial centre, Makati, my friend Jane photographed…
By manalmoazzamIn a behind the scenes look at the first line of defense in our global battle against the recent pandemic, Muslim Girl hosted a takeover with Sheima, a UK-based nurse currently working on the frontlines of COVID-19 in the National Health Service (NHS). Sheima works at one of the biggest trauma centers in the UK,…
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 imaanasimEditor’s note: In this plea to the U.K. government, writer Imaan Asim calls for calm and rational decision making with the betterment of the population in mind. At a time when governments have been scrambling to get organized, forward thinking policies and planning seem to have dissipated into a cloud of unruly panic. It seems…
By Jessica DaqamssehIt this poetic musing, Muslim Girl writer Jessica Daqamsseh reflects upon self-care for the soul during these anxious times. She asks the vital question, “We talk so much about self-care in terms of rest, spa days, eating right, and exercise — but how do we nourish our souls?” What do you do when the world…
By manalmoazzamFrom time to time, we will have to face scary situations where a light at the end of the tunnel seems like a distant dream. That’s just a fact of life. But one thing that remains tried and true is that leaning on our community can offer a sense of security that acts as a…
By Amani SalahudeenFeeling bored in quarantine? Already tackled the iconic Harry Potter or To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy? Well, don’t you worry, because I’ve got you covered with 15 of the most exciting and captivating novels of the year! Don’t forget to read all the way to the end to find out how you…
By manalmoazzamAs the world goes under quarantine, we need a little more to keep ourselves engaged and stimulated than overindulging in a news cycle that likes to hound us with information 24/7. Sure, you could always hit up websites like Coursera and Alison to take some courses here and there, but what if I told you…
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…
By sarahmohrOkay, so I don’t know about you, but I feel like running around in circles screaming. The schools are closed, and all events are cancelled. Everything is upended and in chaos. As a mental health professional, I thought I’d share a few self-care tips to help you stay sane (and calm!) during the coronavirus pandemic….
By MG StaffBy now, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of coronavirus, which has become a global health pandemic per the World Health Organization (WHO) as of Wednesday, March 11, 2020. The virus has spread to virtually every region in the world, with cases in Europe, the United States, Asia, Africa, and Australia, in at least 114 countries….
