Why You Should Always Check Your Breasts
As women, life takes us by storm. Yes, all people have their personal issues to adhere to. Women in particular though, have a lot on their plate, especially when it comes to their bodies. We get our...
View ArticleThe Rickshaw Project: Providing Economic Stability for Differently-Abled...
Pakistan is one of three countries in the world which hasn’t yet been able to end the transmission of Poliomyelitis (Polio). Polio is a endemic viral infection that leaves its victims paralyzed, and as...
View Article11 Things Painting Taught Me About Self-Love, Healing, and Heartache
I can sometimes be unkind to myself. Life is hard, and beautiful, and complex, and there are no easy answers to the hard questions. Sometimes all you want to do is give up. I remember how it felt to...
View ArticleHere’s All You Need to Know About Natural PMS Relief
PMS is like a bouquet of flowers that you receive every month. This bouquet has many flowers, some you can enjoy right away, while some come with thorns which need to be handled carefully, so you can...
View ArticleWhy I Won’t Forgive the Person Who Ruined My Life
Disclaimer: This post may be triggering for some, and includes details of suicide and sexual assault. I remember watching TED talks, and reading articles about women who had forgiven their rapists. The...
View ArticleWhat’s the Story Behind the Muslim World’s Success in Preventing Cervical...
Editor’s Note: For those of you who may not be aware, January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and since there’s nothing that makes our aunties squirm more than “down there” chats, we figured we’d...
View ArticleHere’s Why Dehydration Creeped Up on You This Winter
With the arrival of the winter season, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is reminding consumers that it’s just as important to remain hydrated through the cold winter months as it is...
View ArticleHere’s Why I’m Done Apologizing for Not Being a Stick Figure
I am a full-figured, voluptuous woman. Some people can relate, while others simply judge. Weight has always been a battle I tried to defeat. Just this year, I realized that it is not a war I need to...
View ArticleI Survived a Suicide Attempt, and This Is What Saved Me
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to depression and suicide, which some readers may find disturbing. Currently, the individual referred to in this article is well, having sought out the...
View Article4 Ways to Help You Manage Your Anxiety
Disclaimer: This article is in no way meant to subsitite for medical or mental health advice from a trained and educated mental health professional. Muslim Girl encourages those who need help to seek...
View ArticleThis Is How It Feels to Be the Only Hijabi in My Kickboxing Class
I joined my kickboxing class eight months ago, after leaving my beloved jujitsu class back in Doha last year. The biggest difference between the two classes is that my former was filled with Muslim...
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Using Exercise to Build a Better Relationship With Yourself
“Last year, I presented with severe knee pain. I had countless MRIs, X-rays, and saw almost every physical therapist and orthopedic surgeon in my area. However, despite all the payments I made, and...
View ArticleThis May Be Why You Crave Chocolate During Your Period
True story: We’re heading home from a relaxing ten day beach vacation on an island paradise. The kids are resting in the backseat, the trunk is full of shopping bags, and as we roll into a gas station...
View ArticleSunnah Superfoods: Fabulous Figs
For the next edition in the Sunnah superfoods series, it’s FIG SEASON. Figs can undoubtably, for some, be an acquired taste. For one, they are less sweet than other fruits, and they also have a bit...
View Article11 Things Painting Taught Me About Self-Love, Healing, and Heartache
I can sometimes be unkind to myself. Life is hard, and beautiful, and complex, and there are no easy answers to the hard questions. Sometimes all you want to do is give up. I remember how it felt to...
View ArticleHere’s All You Need to Know About Natural PMS Relief
PMS is like a bouquet of flowers that you receive every month. This bouquet has many flowers, some you can enjoy right away, while some come with thorns which need to be handled carefully, so you can...
View ArticleHere’s How You Can Help Stop Coronavirus From Spreading
By now, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of coronavirus, which has become a global health pandemic per the World Health Organization (WHO) as of Wednesday, March 11, 2020. The virus has spread to...
View Article6 Self-Care Suggestions During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Okay, so I don’t know about you, but I feel like running around in circles screaming. The schools are closed, and all events are cancelled. Everything is upended and in chaos. As a mental health...
View ArticleWhat Does Islam Teach Us About Responding to Issues Like the Coronavirus...
As the coronavirus continues to spread and the number of verified cases increases in areas that are newly hit (or just now gaining access to proper testing), the media has been ablaze with various...
View Article8 Lessons From Our #MuslimWomensDay Chat With 4 American Muslim Health...
For our 4th annual Muslim Women’s Day, we kicked things off with an informative and incredibly frank conversation with four esteemed members of the American Muslim Health Professionals group. The...
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