By Lana M. WaheedSadness and all manner of negative emotions are a tough one when it comes to faith. Sometimes it feels as though no matter how much we insist upon the importance of feeling our feelings authentically in the hope of learning to manage our emotions in a healthy manner, we always face road blocks. More often…
By sarahmohrI work in the poorest part of San Francisco, also known as the Tenderloin. On any given day, I walk past needle caps, people with needles hanging out of their hands, arms, and legs. I walk past people with pipes, severe decay of body, mind, and spirit. People with nothing, living on or in cardboard…
By Jessica DaqamssehAuthor’s note: This poem is a reflection on the significance of daughters in Islam, and how children are signs of divine love. The poem is named for my own daughter, and is one reason why we named her “Nora.” Her name was chosen as an indicator of Allah’s blessings being showered upon us like a…
By Sharin HussainI can only speak for myself when I say that the topic of marriage was a constant in my household growing up. I remember being 11-years-old when my cousin was getting married. I overheard a conversation amongst grown-ups discussing who was getting married next. It’s weird to hear your mother saying she wanted to get…
By Fatima AkhlaqDear Mom, There is something that I have been meaning to tell you, and here it goes… I understand that we play an important role in each other’s lives, but I feel I can’t be as up front with you about my feelings as you are with me, sometimes. I feel that just because you…
By sarahmohrIt is a fact that in a world with 9 billion people, there are many who do not agree. Communities as a whole can be in conflict over their world views. However, I have noticed that in general (or at least in my circles), Muslims really like punks. And why is this true? Because we…
By Sharia Ajmal“Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, God will make easy for him a path to Paradise.” With these words, our Prophet Muhammad emphasized the vitality of treading a path of knowledge, however far that distance may be. The Prophet’s words strengthen my resolve and commitment to continue and persevere in my quest to…
By lunaazzureTW: mention of eating disorders. I remember looking in the mirror without my glasses on, and just seeing a big, blurry fuzz. I was happier like that. I was glad I couldn’t see my body — tree trunk arms, thighs that wobbled at any slight movement, and a stomach that hung grossly over the waistband…
By imaanasimFor all Muslim women around the globe, yesterday was a monumental day. Halima Aden yet again made history by being the first model to wear a burkini in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. I don’t know about you, but this excited me a lot. Like many other Muslim girls, I’ve grown up barely seeing myself…
By Sarah Huxtable MohrWe all know that the environmental crisis facing our planet is one of the most urgent issues of our generation, and for the near future. Whales are washing up dead with hundreds of pounds of plastic in their stomachs; rain that is falling from the sky is saturated in micro-plastics; there’s a lack of clean…
By Jessica DaqamssehFor nearly eight years, I’ve navigated the murky waters of my chosen spiritual path. Both the outer and inner manifestations of faith can prove challenging for convert brothers and sisters. Over the years, my imaan has risen and fallen, but like the tide, I always return to my Rabb. During my trials, I’ve found solace…
By Sarah Huxtable MohrDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. The F-word: feminism. I was raised a feminist by a mother who was a feminist. I was also raised in a white family, in a predominantly white neighborhood, as a Christian. My mother is a feminist, my sister is a feminist,…
By The Muslim Girl CliqueWelcome to #MuslimGirlAnon, your one-stop spot for all the advice you could need! Every week, we crowd-source the very best advice our #MGClique has to offer about issues plaguing our girl gang. Need some advice? Write to editorial@muslim-girl-2021-production.mystagingwebsite.com, and we may just feature you! Q: “I’ve been learning about Islam for a little over two…
By lunaazzureAdoption is an extremely misunderstood topic throughout the Muslim community. Many people have different opinions on it, with some even saying that it is completely prohibited in Islam, and some not knowing about the Islamic rules surrounding it. Many of us have never thought of the concept of adoption. Maybe because, Alhamdulillah, we are able to…
By manalmoazzamIt’s a bright day, but things haven’t quite gone to plan. You didn’t score that hot internship you really wanted, or your creative labor of love fell just a tad short of securing that renowned exhibition. Man, that really would have taken your career to the next level. So you take a walk. Or dance…
