Muslim American Girls Magazine

Muslim American Girls MAGazine is an online magazine for Muslim girls growing up in America, by Muslim girls growing up in America.

Muslim American Girls is for Muslim girls in the USA and Canada, who are 8-16 years old.

MAGazine is to help Muslim girls feel that they are not alone in this world... that many other girls just like them are going through the same things as they are. MAGazine is for Muslim girls to let out their creative side and become Muslim women leaders of the future.

The editor of MAGazine is Shabnam M., a 12-year-old Muslim American Girl from Minnesota.

Shabnam M. was 10 years old when she was reading the September 2005 issue of American Girl magazine. In the true story section, there was a Jewish girl who had started her own magazine for Jewish girls.
Shabnam M. was very impressed. She had the exact same interests as the editor of Yaldah magazine, the magazine for Jewish girls.
Then Shabnam M. thought, Why isn't there a magazine for Muslim girls?
The search began. Shabnam M., surfed the Internet trying to find a publication that was geared towards Muslim girls like her. She found none. Yes, it's true... nothing!
Then she thought, Why don't I make my own magazine?
Of course, with the big dreams of a 10-year old, she thought she could make a glossy-paged magazine that people could subscribe to.
She talked to her dad, who is a writer of Islamic books, and asked if she could start a magazine.
He said, "Of course! You should make it an online magazine."
All of Shabnam's hopes were dashed. She thought about it some more, and then she decided it was a really great idea!
Then MAG was born. Since June 2006, Shabnam M. has been publishing issues for Muslim American Girls. She is always looking for articles, so send them to muslimag@gmail.com.

These women and girls have sent something to MAGazine and have gotten in! You can see their writing by clicking on the links.

If you want your name on this list, send an article to muslimag@gmail.com!

Peace,
I am in the process of reverting to Islam, and though I am a man and not a MAG I just wanted to let you know that I am impressed by your dedication to do something like this at such a young age to help your fellow sisters here in North America. I would like to help however being a boy, and still in the process of reverting, it is not really my place. I wish you all the luck with this and may Allah's blessings be upon you,
-Aaron
P.S. I really enjoy the animal articles
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I wanted to commend you on doing such a terrific job with your online magazine! May Allah swt reward you and make you of the purest along with those working with you on the magazine.
If you need any help whatsoever, please let me know and I will (insha Allah) be at your service. You're also welcome to create an account and advertise your magazine at the Muslim Student Association Florida Council web forum.
Keep up the great work, and Ramadan Mubarak!!
-Dena A.
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Masha Allah I think you are doing an amazing job with your magazine! It is so inspiring to know that even our youngest sisters do their part to get the word out there. Insha Allah I hope your magazine grows even more successful! Ameen.
-Sarah A.
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Someone sent me the link to you website, I just wanted to say jazakullahu khair. It looks great and will insha'allah be very good for the sisters.
-Marwan S.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I love the magazine that you're an editor of! I think it's so cool that you have that magazine for Muslim American Girls like me! You do such a great job mashAllah! Keep up the good work.
Alsalaamualaikum!
-Ginan
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I just wanted to let you know that I love the website and i think what you are doing is absolutely wonderful, masha'Allah. We need more Muslim youth like you, especially girls, masha'Allah. May Allah reward you for all your efforts.
take care,
-Sarah
( i saw ur website)
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(....) my childhood friend, recommended that I contact you.
Your work is absolutely phenomenal. We need more like it in our ummah.
Best,
-Nadia
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Hello,
How are you doing? My name is Maaria and I’m 21 yrs old and live in Florida. I actually heard about your site through facebook a college website and there is an organization on there for muslim students. So I was surfing your website and I was looking at what a great job your doing. Keep up the good work! I wish I had thought of something like this for the girls when I was younger. Take care.
Salaam
-Maaria
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Salam sister Shabnam
I just wanted to praise you about the great work you are doing with MAG, subhanallah. May Allah reward you for your good deed.
Keep it up..Good luck!
-Tahreen
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It’s a proud moment for me to see u editing the web magazine MAG. This magazine is surely an inspiration not only for young girls but also for all Muslim youths all over the globe. Wish this magazine flourish with its beautiful essence, Insha'allah.
-Daniyal F.
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I am completely impressed with your magazine! This takes a lot of work and I'm sure you have homework as well. I am a teacher and writer in southern Ohio. I will see what I can do to get some articles, poetry, stories, etc. from Muslim girls in my area. I know that you want this magazine to be for Muslim girls by Muslim girls, but would you consider entries from girls who are interested in Islam and respect it? I can think of a few middle schoolers who would fit that description. I won't say anything to them unless I get the okay from you. In the meantime, I will talk to some girls at the mosque. We also have a full time Islamic school in town which might have some interested students.
Sincerely,
-Emily S.
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I visited your online MAGazine and I must tell you I am absolutely impressed with your work. I am delighted to see you are doing so much at such a young age. I have even shown your work to my friends in my office. So, let me tell you people all over the world are looking at your work.
Keep up the good work.
My best wishes to you.
Regards,
-Laila
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am the Public Relations officer of an all sisters group based in Vancouver, Canada. We are called al-taqwa sisters. Our goal is to give da'wa to our fellow non Muslim sisters and also to enlighten our Muslim sisters. Insha'allah with allah's help we will be able to accomplish this dream !
We all truly believe that this magazine is a great and very inspirational publication. So we where wondering if there was any way in which we could possibly help out this this publication. May it be distribution or even promotion here in Vancouver? We strongly feel that is publication is an excellent form of spreading da'wa !.. if there is any in which we can help please let us know!
Jazakallah!
-Fahmeeda B, British Columbia

If you want to be here, send letters to muslimag@gmail.com! We'd love to hear from you!

Write an article!

IDEAS

WRITE IT RIGHT!

SEND! to muslimag@gmail.com

An article can be anything that is appropriate for Muslim girls growing up in the USA or Canada. Although we prefer the articles to be written by Muslim girls, we'll accept articles from anyone! Please make sure you are sending us your own work.

If you are a Muslim girl, when you email us, please remember to type this information:

-Your first name and last initial
-Your age
-Your state/province
-Your country if you don't live in the USA or Canada

We accept:

-stories
-poems
-informational articles
-help with life articles
-true stories
-recipes
-crafts
-photos/ drawings (write a few sentences about your picture. For a photo, please write the camera name)
-letters
-advice questions for Ask MAG (we won't show your name!)

If you would like to submit something that is not mentioned here or not anywhere in MAGazine, please contact the editor at muslimag@gmail.com

*MAG has the right to edit and change parts of your submission. Only send articles if you agree with this statement. JAK.

What is Muslim American Girls?
Muslim American Girls MAGazine is a magazine for Muslim girls growing up in America, by Muslim girls growing up in America. It includes stories, crafts, recipes, quizzes, dua and advice especially for Muslim girls. All articles are Muslim-appropriate.

Who makes this magazine?
A 12 year old Muslim girl from Minnesota edits MAG. Her name is Shabnam M. She writes most of the articles and designs the pages. Her family helps. Real Muslim girls submit their work to be part of the MAGazine. (see the blue contributors box above)

Why should my daughter read Muslim American Girls?
There are many reasons why Muslim girls should read MAGazine! MAGazine is the only magazine for Muslim girls 8- 16 years old living in North America. MAGazine is a great way to spark an interest in reading, writing, and creativity in Muslim girls. MAGazine also helps Muslim girls be proud of their faith, even though they are surrounded by different beliefs and cultures. The MAGazine has articles especially meant for Muslim girls, dealing with their problems and interests.

How can I subscribe?
There is no need to subscribe! MAGazine is published FREE on the internet every month. If you would like to give MAG as a gift, just send the address muslimamericangirls.com to your receiver. The links for the issues are always on the bottom of every page.

How can my daughter help?
MAGazine is always looking for articles, stories, poems, drawings, and photographs from Muslim girls. (see the yellow box above) If you would like to send something, please send it to muslimag@gmail.com. Insha-allah, we will try to publish her work!

Who reads Muslim American Girls?
Since June 2006, MAGazine has had about 500 visitors a month from countries all over the world. This magazine is not only read by Muslim American girls, but by Muslims of all ages and countries, and also non-Muslims! You and your daughter could be the next readers. Click on an issue below!

Here are some of the reviews people gave on MAG on different websites:

http://muslimwriters.blogspot.com/

Muslim American Girls Magazine
I have mentioned Muslim Girl Magazine on this blog a few times before. Just the other day, I came across another market catering to Muslim girls: Muslim American Girls Magazine. This appears to be a web venture (not a print magazine), and the neat thing is that the editor is a 12 year old girl from Minnesota who started the website when she was just ten.

Masha'Allah, it is wonderful to see a young Muslim writer putting so much effort into a project like this. It really takes a lot of effort to maintain a quality site like MAG.
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http://nadiaschooldays.wordpress.com/

A Magazine by a Muslim girl for Muslim girls
Muslim American Girls Magazine, founded by a 12 year-old Muslim girl from Minnesota; Shabnam M. Mashaallah! I had thought of creating a Muslim children’s magazine for a while, but it still hasn’t materialized! Talk about achieving your dreams through action!

I stumbled upon it from Amel’s wonderful blog for Muslim writers, and both N and H seem to be interested in submitting something to it.