By I remember when I was about nine, we had just moved back to my parents’ home country of Iran, and I was starting to learn more and more about our culture and religion. For my first Ramadan, my parents said that I was allowed to fast, but it should be “kalle-gonjishki,” which basically means you’re…
By We are halfway through Ramadan already, and in order to keep the spirit of Ramadan going, I’ve compiled a list of nasheeds to listen to. A lot of these nasheeds are ones my friends and I used to listen to when we were younger, and they’re very nostalgic for us. I hope you will enjoy…
By For Muslims, Ramadan is the month that we try to increase our iman and seek Allah’s (SWT) mercy to redeem ourselves from jahannam. Here is a list of small acts that I include in my daily routine to make the most of this holy month: 1. Urging God in Prayers From personal experience, I’ve always…
By manalmoazzamBreak out the hot cocoa, and the fairy lights, peeps, because we are going FULL-ON this festive season! There is nothing the #MuslimGirlClique loves more than to breathe-in the magical ambiance that inevitably accompanies the winter season, even though the observance of these traditions is always accompanied by a certain degree of ambivalence and uncertainty…
By Besides the fact that we can cozy up to that midday cup of coffee now, it’s hard to imagine that the month of Ramadan, along with all its blessings, is over. It feels like just yesterday that I ran around my kitchen attempting to cook the best first iftar meal. Now, I am taking down…
By The cramps are kicking in and your emotions are in a flurry of hormonal chaos. These symptoms are all to familiar; yep, it’s that time of the month. As Muslim women, though, being on your period is more than just mood swings and intense cravings for chocolate, it’s a time where Allah (SWT) have relieved…
