By fazilanaeemiSomehow, the end of Ramadan is right around the corner, and Muslims who are celebrating are probably feeling any number of feelings, from sad, to excited, to nervous. Most non-Muslims know this holiday as the time when Muslims can’t eat or drink anything from sunrise to sunset. And yes, not even water. If you don’t…
By Growing up, I attended school with predominately Catholic, Christian, and Jewish students. There were not many Muslim students in the school I went to, and I remember my family advising us on the things that were permissible during Ramadan, and what was not. As memories come to mind, I recall my family encouraging us kids…
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 We are in the thick of Ramadan and guess what else is right around the corner? My period. YAY! I love cramping, feeling fatigued and practically dying from my uterus contracting. Let’s not forget the loads of pads I will go through, and the possibilities of an “accident” happening. Being a girl is so much…
By Jessica DaqamssehThe most holy month in the Islamic calendar year is upon us. Ramadan is a time for spiritual renewal. Through fasting, Muslims draw closer to their Creator, becoming mindful of life’s many blessings, mercies, and challenges. Ramadan is a time to become more God-conscious in your everyday life. Increasing taqwa, God-consciousness or God-fearing piety, is…
By Guest BloggerDear Co-Workers and Bosses, Today marks the second week of Ramadan! A time where Muslims like myself fast from sunrise to sunset. That means no food and no water for the entire work day! In the past, Muslims have felt the need to write emails and letters to their respective bosses explaining why they might…
By The smell of sizzling pakoras frying in oil, the juicy dates waiting on napkins, and the sweetened milk tinged pink. Women in full abayas carrying prayer beads, and children sitting quietly next to their elders as they pray. All these things and people are what I see every year at the mosque during Ramadan when…
By Welcome, baddies, to #AllyGroupChat! Throughout the month of Ramadan, we’ll be crowdsourcing answers to the most burning questions our non-Muslim brothers and sisters have about our Holy Month, and we’ll be summarizing the best of the best right here, every Friday! So keep an eye out, because you never know what you’ll learn in Muslim…
By In this final article of her 4-part miniseries with Muslim Girl, the straight-shooting Nida Siddiq talks passion, and the pursuit of figuring out what truly brings you joy in life. *** What are you passionate about? Recently, I was asked this question during a collaboration and it really got me thinking. I remember taking those ridiculous online…
By Mariam NouserFor the last 10 years (or probably more), I have suffered from some sort of mental illness. In late 2009, I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety, triggered by seeing someone very close to me die in front of my eyes. I was grieving for many months, and there was not a single day that…
By manalmoazzamAs we enter 2019, it’s obvious that the #MuslimGirlArmy is focused on growth. From glowing up emotionally and spiritually to falling in love with ourselves first, our readers are cannonballing straight into a new chapter with new goals and new habits. We asked you about the lessons you learned in 2018 and the hopes, dreams,…
By yusraPhoto credit: YouTube screen shot Recently, I attended the annual ICNA Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, as I do every year. Established on September 1st, 1968, the Islamic Circle of North America was a response to the growing need for a supportive Muslim community in North America. They eventually started this convention to create a platform…
By HanaWhen asked to write an article for MuslimGirl.net, I was so excited, because I always have a lot to say, I always have a lot on my mind, and I believe I have something in my experience that I can share. As a Muslimah, majoring in science has been eye-opening. I want to share with…
