By Fatima ZaidiIn 1994, Nazma Khan, with several members of her family, made the grueling and life-changing journey of leaving their lives behind in Bangladesh in hopes of starting a new life in America. Khan recalls her father’s hard work, who used to sell newspapers on the street to find a living space that would accommodate up…
By Amirah AhmedRecently, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman named Mahsa Amini was brutally murdered by Iran’s “morality police” for “improper hijab.” She died at the hospital three days after her arrest, on September 16, 2022, due to her injuries. Her family reports she was severely beaten by the morality police with repeated blows to the head, both during…
By sarahmohrMahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, died Friday, September 16 after being arrested by the notorious “morality police” in Tehran. According to reports, including from Amini’s family, Amini was severely beaten by the morality police with repeated blows to the head, both in the van and at the re-education center where she was taken. She…
By Zainab HussainWhether you want to keep up with the latest modest fashion trends, or you’re just in need of some inspiration this Eid Al Adha, TikTok is a great place to start. From making modest looks to trending outfits to styling your hijab in so many different ways, these eight influencers have got you covered with…
By Zainab HussainIn case you haven’t been catching up with recent news, there’s been an outrage following the India hijab ban order – and we’ve got the full story here. Long story short, on 5th February 2022, an order was issued by the Karnataka government, in India, banning Muslim students from wearing a hijab as part of…
By Zainab HussainWe spoke to Forough Piroozi, a certified stylist and fashion designer, for some fashion recommendations this winter season and we’re here to spill the tea!
By MG StaffWho didn’t blame hijab cleaning for damaging their favorite hijab? Worse yet, who among us hasn’t tried spot cleaning their hijab before going out, only to end up wetting the entire fabric? We’ve been so focused on how we can take care of our hair as hijabis that we almost forgot that we need to…
By JUMMANAHAround 350 students protested outside Fairfax High School in Fairfax County, VA last Thursday in support of Ekran Mohamed, the Muslim student who had her hijab pulled off by a student called James Nygaard, so as to bring justice to her and hold the school accountable. Mohamed reported that Nygaard threw her across the room,…
By MG StaffIn western societies, instead of tapping into practicing cultural humility, the mainstream makes negative assumptions about, and even criminalize, Muslim women who wear burkas and veils. The catch is that with the prevailing norm is that people don’t try to take cultural differences as opportunities for them to learn and grow. Instead, they start to…
By JUMMANAHParis Fashion Week recently made headlines after seeing models wore headscarves on the catwalk. There are nearly 30 million Muslims living in Western societies, and ironically, we still need representation so that we can get our legitimate freedom to wear what we want without being assaulted, arrested, or forced to undress. We’re living in a…
By Violette AllardNo, 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 Zeinab Fakih“DUNE” is a highly anticipated film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name. It is set to release on October 22, 2021. And anyone who is a fan of Timothee Chalamet is probably going to see it — whether or not they like Sci-Fi/Fantasy in the first place. Recently, the official YouTube…
By Zeinab FakihThere have been several incidents globally in which female athletes have been pushing back against their mandatory team uniforms. One of the more notorious incidents that sparked worldwide media attention was that of the Norwegian women’s beach handball team. The European Handball Federation fined these women €1500 for resisting the typical uniform of bikini bottoms…
By Elizabeth Ann AzizGrowing up, I saved every single penny I got for chores or good grades, which was about $2 a week, to buy American Girl dolls. They each come with a cultural story, and of course, I identified with none of them. But, as many brown girls know, you kind of go with the one that…
By Lina El OrraWhat women wear, regardless of the occasion, is always a subject that brings a lot to be talked about. From red carpets to religious garments, we are constantly exposed to women’s outfit choices. However, this obsession is starting to be the main topic in a new domain: sports. A few weeks ago, the Norwegian women’s…
