By Rokia HassaneinTrigger warning: this post includes mention of suicide and violence. When Sarah Hegazi was imprisoned, tortured, and eventually exiled from Egypt because she raised the LGBTQ pride flag at a concert in 2017, her courage sparked controversy and inspired many. Hegazi is one of the reasons I dared to take rainbow LGBTQ+ gear while visiting…
By Maram FaragContent warning: This post discusses violence against women, to include rape culture, sexual assault, rape, and street harassment. Women across social media have been coming forward about their sexual assault cases and exposing their harassers, and Egyptian women decided to finally speak out as well. This year has been full of surprises and unexpected events….
By sarahmohrTrigger warning: This article discusses death by suicide, gun violence, and mass murder, and the discrimination and oppression of the LGBTQ+ community. It should be noted that 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…
By Noor MasrOn June 17th, 2019, Egypt’s first democratically-elected president, Mohamed Morsi, died. Or rather, was murdered. Mohammad Morsi took office as Egypt’s elected president in 2012, following the resignation of former President Hosni Mubarak. When Morsi took power, Egypt had been in dire need for justice and democracy. Morsi’s democratic election proved hopeful. Despite that,…
By Gameelah Al-SamahPatriarchy always puts women at fault, and gives men a pass. This story is no different. A female student was ordered to be expelled permanently for a hug after a proposal from a suitor. The male is also a student, and even though the hug was clearly mutual, he did not suffer a permanent reprimand as his partner…
By nadamousaA man slumped over the steering wheel. Two disfigured and bloodied bodies lay behind him, impaled with shards from a bloody, unhinged door. This is the devastating site of an attack on Egypt’s Coptic community. Two buses were ambushed by militia men on motorcycles shooting from all sides. While one of the buses escaped without…
By Amanda SadlerCoptic Christians in Egypt gathered to worship on Palm Sunday, the celebration and remembrance of Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem and the beginning of the Holy Week. ISIL suicide bombers attacked in Tantra and just a few hours later in Alexandria, killing at least 44 and injuring over 120 people. Sadly, this comes just months after…
By Tahira AyubI was convinced that the movie Exodus: Gods and Kings was going to be the most offensive Egyptian based story interpretation to come out of Hollywood for the rest of my lifetime. I felt secure in knowing that it couldn’t possibly get worse. In 2016, Lionsgate Entertainment will be releasing a new film, Gods of Egypt. It just…
By RowidaTahrir Square always drew a crowd but on that day, Tahrir held more people than ever, spilling many onto the surrounding streets, creating traffic — creating history. Their chants were louder than the fireworks; “Egypt is free!” they cried as the colors flickered across their faces. “Hold your heads high, you’re Egyptian!” Many bent over…
By Guest BloggerPerhaps due to the 2011 Arab Spring, or because of the general lack of knowledge we have about the Middle East and Muslim dominant counties, Americans seem to get uneasy when they hear about Egypt. So, when I made the decision to vacation in Egypt, I received responses ranging from “Oooh you’re such a rebel,…
By Guest BloggerI don’t know if this is the right time to publish such a post, or if there’ll ever be a right time, but my thoughts have become too big and too muddled for my head, especially after Saturday’s events, and they’re screaming to get out. If you’re not sure what I am talking about, let…
By samiaThe legacy of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) does not start from his first revelation that began his prophethood, nor does it start from his birth – but it starts from Ibrahim (Abraham) (AS) and his journey into Egypt. It is with that fated journey with the Will of Allah (SWT) that a man would be born who will change the world.
