By NIQABAEWhat happens when a law is passed which dictates what a woman can and cannot wear in public and infringes a charter-given right? We follow the motto “Sisters before misters.” Bill 62 isolates and immobilizes Canadian Muslim women who choose to observe the Niqab. The bill will embolden racists, and so-called “patriots,” to use this…
By Salma ElkhaoudiHere’s a video about Iran that doesn’t involve oppression, terrorism or propaganda. This super cute 3 minute episode by Cut Video highlights the evolution of beauty and make-up in Iran over the last 100 years. The historic integration of religion and beauty is breathtaking and eye-opening: Middle Eastern women’s lives don’t stop when you’re not…
By Salma ElkhaoudiThis video beautifully pulled at all my heart strings, and brain strings, in captivating the reality of our post-9/11, post-Charlie Hebdo, post-ISIS world. The collective blame has gone too far, and this video is here to prove it from a different perspective: children. In under 2 minutes, filmmaker Abdelkarim El-Fassi videotapes the conviction of 5…
By SalmaThroughout history, people have come up with the most creative ways to defy outrageous laws in their countries. There are those that stand in unison, blocking major highways and causing a public fuss. There are those that paint messages on walls, forcing everyone’s attention. There are those that record themselves rebelling, and upload it on…
By Sajida HydoubMuslims have been taking the spoken word poetry community by a storm. From politics to religion to love, Muslim youth have been creating a name for themselves with their powerful performances that seek to shed light on society’s ills and beauties. A young brother named Shahroz decided to take a stand against every girl and…
By Amani*We couldn’t edit out the background noise, but we hope you enjoy! I was so excited to speak with designer Misha Nonoo of Nonoo NY at New York Fashion Week as she debuted her Fall 2013 collection. At only 25 years old, the young female designer is a fearless entrepreneur and quickly making a name…
By AmaniA little reminder of the incomparable contributions from the Middle East. This reminds me of our previous Ramadan project, the Islamic Empire in 30 Days! Check it out for countless more important figures and innovations from this time in history that will surprise you.
By AmaniJournalist Ahmed Eldin from Huffington Post Live will be having a discussion on Monday, July 23 on this topic. Let’s get as many participants as possible so we can share our story. You can join in the discussion by either making a video comment, emailing Ahmed (check out his twitter here), or even joining their…
By AmaniYousef and Fahands remind us of a few no-no’s during the holy nights! Who can relate?
By AmaniThe Holy Quran says: O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: And spy not on each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Nay, ye would abhor it… But fear Allah: For Allah is…
By AmaniSome spoken word and a dose of reality on the C train in Manhattan.
By AmaniRarbie’s journey is a very eye-opening reminder for us all.
By AmaniSalamu alaikum everyone! MuslimGirl.net recently got a segment on Shine Time Radio on 90.3 The Core! We discussed the idea behind MuslimGirl.net and what our goals are insha’Allah. And since the radio show is run by a couple of college guys, of course they had to ask about wanting to date a Muslim Girl…
By AmaniA perfect example of the whispers so many of us hear right before leaving the house. May we all be better prepared to fight against it insha’Allah. Ameen.
By saarahRecently, CNN’s Christiane Amanpour interviewed Yvonne Ridley about her conversion to Islam, after her capture by the Taliban. This fascinating short film about a Muslim daughter and her Christian mother is a must-see. Ridley talks about how Islam’s feminist principles were what first drew her to the religion. The video exhibits the great difficulties she…
