By Nada MousaIt’s hard to believe, but Ramadan is almost halfway over. This holy time of the year brings with it an experience unlike no other. For Muslims all over the world, this month marks a moment where worldly pleasures are subtracted, and spirituality multiplied. You can feel this purity as family members, friends, and loved ones share well wishes…
By Rabhi Bisla“You are being punished by God, that is why you are a widow. Your Papa is being punished so that is why God took him from you.” I was 8 years old when my Papa passed away and I heard this being said to my family way too often. Loss and grief show up in…
By Raneem AlozziTwo days ago, MAC released a video titled “Get Ready For Suhoor,” which promoted a glamorous and shimmery suhoor makeup look. The 31-second video demonstrated a three-step warm golden eye makeup, which admittedly looked quite lovely. It didn’t take some Muslim girls long to tell it like it really is — for some of us,…
By breonnahcolonThe past five months have been filled with some of the most life-changing events of my entire life. I’ve reverted to Islam, made the choice to wear hijab and practice modest clothing, learned how to pray properly — all of which intimidated me and I couldn’t properly envision a year ago. Coming from a mindset…
By Hadeel Abdel-NabiIt’s nearing the end of Taraweeh prayers on the first night of Ramadan and palms are open to the ceiling all around me. Amidst the tears, are cries of supplication to God, with emotion hanging heavy in the warm mosque air. To my left is a woman collapsed in prayer, weeping silently for the protection…
By AZMIAWhen we think about Ramadan, fasting is usually what comes to everyone’s mind. As Ramadan kicks off, you’ve probably already heard “Not even water?!” at least five times. Ramadan — particularly fasting — can be challenging, even for those of us in the best of health. For those of us with chronic illnesses, fasting during…
By Amanda SadlerYou may recall a few months ago, Muslim Girl and Getty Images teamed up to give the world a fresh and realistic view of Muslim women. This release challenged the traditional images of meek and heavily cloaked women as the mainstream face of females in Islam, easily misinterpreted as oppressed. This collaboration intends for the…
By Amanda SadlerAs Muslims, we are commanded by God, through Quran and hadith, to not waste food. During the month of Ramadan we try to avoid as much sin as possible in order to bring us closer to God and please Him. While we want to make sure our friends and family have enough to eat at…
By Guest BloggerIt is 6pm, and the platform is unbearably hot. The train just arrived, but it’s useless to even try to get on. Post-work rush hour in Grand Central is no joke. I have no energy to fight the edgy commuters, so I stand back and watch them battle to squeeze themselves in the door, squishing…
By Guest BloggerWe are half-way through Ramadan 2016, and like many, we are starting to see the light of Eid at the end of the road. While some are beginning their holiday shopping, others prefer to stick to giving “old faithful” – cash (otherwise known as Eidi, given to children and women at the end of Ramadan…
By SaraMuslim Girl recently interviewed Lisa Jaradat and Sam Shareef, the two powerhouse women behind the organization Impact-Aid, and we are thoroughly impressed and inspired. *snaps for Lisa and Sam* Impact, which stands for International Movement Promoting Active Change for Tomorrow, is an organization actively working towards improving the lives of those affected by war, poverty,…
By Sahra MaganZakat, or charity, is one of the fundamental tenets that underpins the faith of all Muslims. It is, after all, a pillar of Islam. The giving of wealth to less fortunate Muslims, especially in the Holy month of Ramadan, has a long tradition. The companions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, were famously generous…
By Guest BloggerBy Lana Alaraje Fasting all day Ready to pray All the kids wanna play At the fall of dusk The neighbors are here Maghrib is near It’s the best time of the year Oh it’s a wonderful feeling — Can you hear me? Give me all ears now It’s Ramadan Reciting Quran…
By akhalilRamadan is all about charity, patience, family, and reflection. It’s also, in case you haven’t noticed, about the food. (Don’t try to argue this. Collectively, our staff has participated in a huge number of Ramadans, and our fact-finding suggests that food is, in fact, a huge part of our 30 days of fasting.) In fact,…
By akhalilI don’t remember reading any Islamic-themed children’s books when I was a child, let alone any Ramadan-related books. I am so thankful that now there are tons of amazing books for children that are Ramadan and Eid related for parents to read to their kids. To prepare for the upcoming season, I compiled a list of some of…
