Aside from our Holy Quran serving us as a moral and spiritual guide, with advice, commands, stories, and lessons, it also consists of historical and scientific discoveries. Such information was sent down from Allah and compiled into the Quran way before it was even discovered and confirmed to be a fact through scientific research! Some…
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These 3 Muslims Share Their Eid al-Fitr Traditions
As Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims from all over the world start to look forward to celebrating the blessing of making it till the end of Ramadan through Eid al-Fitr, a one-to-three-day Islamic holiday depending on the country’s policies. The traditions of Eid al-Fitr can differ from one Muslim to another. For example, some…
ICYMI: This Game Is the Quranic Version of Wordle
The viral word game, Wordle, which has won the hearts of many and has become an internet sensation with over 2 million daily users, now has an Arabic version called Quranle. As the name suggests, this adaptation in the form of a website helps users learn Quranic Arabic, enhancing their knowledge of the Quranic text….
What Should I Do During Ramadan if I Have an Eating Disorder?
Disclaimer: 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…
Why Aren’t We Talking About Addiction In the Muslim Community?
I woke up, startled. Unsure what had waken me up — and what time it was — I took a quick glance at the alarm clock that sat on my nightstand. The numbers glowed in the darkness. I groaned inwardly at seeing it was six in the morning. I rolled over to go back to…
Here’s What’s Wrong With Saying “Muslim Men Are Trash”
The phrase “Men are trash” is everywhere, and Muslim men are subjected to it, too. It’s been uttered by that friend of yours who just got dumped by her ex-favorite person, or even an uneducated non-Muslim that just decided to buy into this narrative. When it comes to the idea of saying that “Muslim men…
How Allah Showed up for Me When I Was at My Lowest
Some may call it a miracle, and some may call it simply Allah doing His work. I call it both. To begin with, I am 41, white, and have been practicing Islam for about six months now. Practicing this religion was my choice. I always believed in God and witnessed many prayers being answered when…
5 Things to Know About Women’s Rights In Islam
“Do women in Islam have any rights?” This is a question lingering in the minds of many people around the world. We cannot blame them entirely as the modern media often portrays Muslim women as controlled and dependent people, restricted from showing their faces in public. Is it true that Islam demands to kill girls…
Islam Honors Daughters & Gives Them Special Status
A 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…
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6 Signs of a Toxic Friendship
Humans are extremely social beings. We thrive off interactions, friendships, and relationships, and gain most of our energy from those brief interactions. Unfortunately, more often than not, our little circle of friends — or the people we associate with — turn out to be toxic in more ways than one. And we tend to miss…
Poem: This Is Why Muslims Can Still Care About Christmas
Why Christmas Matters It doesn’t matter if Jesus Was born in April or December. It doesn’t matter, The merchandising that drives the masses. It doesn’t matter that the only thing The historical record can confirm Is that he died on the cross. I don’t think the changing of the cups at Starbucks, Or the proliferation…
This Is Something Important to Consider About Muslims and Halloween
Muslims and Halloween is a topic that comes up pretty much every year around Halloween. In this video, a practicing Muslim mom explains the challenges that she faces now as a mother with a young daughter who will soon be old enough to ask why she isn’t trick or treating. How does your family handle…
6 Reasons Socialism and Islam Are Compatible
As I continue building on my activism, I’ve had to defend several ways I advocate for equality and how I identify. Perhaps none of them get more raised eyebrows than when I say I’m a socialist. Yes, the favorite villain of America politics, and perhaps the most misunderstood political concept. But socialism isn’t just misunderstood…
Rihanna Apologizes for Using Hadith in Lingerie Show
UPDATE: After the publication of this story this morning Rihanna issued the following statement to her Instagram: As someone who listens to Rihanna’s music and admires her, I am in complete awe right now. Rihanna used a song that contains a narration of an Islamic Hadith during her recent fashion show. Many people took to…
Here’s How 9/11 Continues to Impact Muslims, 19 Years Later
Nineteen years ago today, one of the most formative events in modern American identity took place: 9/11, a tragedy which you no doubt are aware of. The impact of 9/11 on the collective consciousness of Americans was huge. Today is the nineteenth anniversary of 9/11, and it’s still being memorialized today. Besides the devastating toll…