Salam Style Sisters! Lets Get This Started InshaAllah.

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Salam Style Sisters! Lets Get This Started InshaAllah.

As salam alaykum sisters,

It feels so good to be writing this. I put it off for so long for certain personal reasons, but hey, I’m here right now, alhamdulilah.

For those who are new here, Muslimah Style Guide is an image development company for Muslim women. For Muslim women who love to look good within the guidelines of Islam, women who seek to show up Muslim, confident and stylish. I started MSG while I was fully active in the Nigerian fashion industry, and during this time I became curious about Islam and my identity. As my curiosity grew, so did my love for knowledge, this opened me up to the needs and desires of Muslim women just like me, who love style and all its glam but also yearn to grow in faith. This was the real beginning of MSG. I became committed to infusing style into the lives of Muslim women while upholding Islamic guidelines.

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It’s been over 5 years of sharing style guides, hosting personal style consultations, hosting fashion events and generally interacting with thousands of Muslim women and I am ready to revisit my intention and re-commit to this growing tribe of Muslim women.

During these years, a lot has happened globally that has further affected the identity crisis Muslim women have always struggled with, many of us have chosen to ditch the hijab in search of safety, belonging and “true” identity, while many of us have become shadows of ourselves and suffer in silence. Through all of these, one thing stays constant – The Quran and sunnah as our guide. Islam is the MSG guide and my prayer is that Allah keeps us firm on this straight path. No matter how many times we stray, I pray we are guided back to light.

I have been thinking about how to consistently engage with you amazing sisters and a few ideas came to mind. I need your help narrowing down these options and eventually settling for what works best for us.

 

Option 1 – A weekly blog post on faith and style. We’ll have different topics weekly inshaAllah and you get to suggest your preferred topic.

Option 2 – A weekly short video on faith and style on Youtube and IGTV.

Option 3 – A monthly interactive live session on faith and style on Zoom or Instagram Live.

These are the top 3 options; I would greatly appreciate it if you leave a comment letting me know which you prefer and why.

I’m sending warm hugs to all of you that constantly send positive feedback about MSG and the impact it has on your identity as Muslim women. It’s your messages that keep the light burning when I’m tempted to pack it all up and focus on my other interests. Now I know its way beyond me and I have to find a way to keep it going while I grow in other areas of my life.

“Babe you have really inspired me concerning clothing. Few days before Eid I was thinking I didn’t have enough clothes and that I’ll be traveling with the same set of clothes I have been traveling with for 3 years. One day I…… I felt like everything I put together was new and I felt peaceful and confident within.” – A

 

I look forward to reading from you and ultimately giving of myself to you.

Stay sane and remember to always keep your looks  Simple, Loose, Covered and Stylish!

With love for the sake of Allah,

OFM

 

46 Comments
  • Nasir islamiyah
    Posted at 19:45h, 24 August Reply

    The three options are really nice, I wish we can have them all but I understand that it might be a little stressful. Any of the 3 will be fine.

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:10h, 25 August Reply

      Thanks for your input sis. As salam alaykum waramatulah ?

  • Haneefah
    Posted at 19:48h, 24 August Reply

    Option 1and 3

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:11h, 25 August Reply

      Your input is noted ?

  • Tawakalit
    Posted at 20:26h, 24 August Reply

    Option 3.

  • Hikmah
    Posted at 20:42h, 24 August Reply

    Option 2(IGTV)

  • Zahra
    Posted at 20:44h, 24 August Reply

    Option 2! A regular dose of MSG goodness. xx

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:11h, 25 August Reply

      MashaAllah. Noted ?

  • Lasisi Monsurat
    Posted at 20:49h, 24 August Reply

    Any of the 3 will be nice ? option 1&3 is better

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:12h, 25 August Reply

      Okay sister. Noted ?

  • MotMot
    Posted at 21:32h, 24 August Reply

    My preference would option 2 because I find it easier watching videos ??

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:12h, 25 August Reply

      Mama Nabz noted. Thanks sis ?

  • Adedamola
    Posted at 21:34h, 24 August Reply

    Option 3.

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:13h, 25 August Reply

      Input noted sis ?

  • Azeezah
    Posted at 22:19h, 24 August Reply

    Option 2 for the wins.

    Barakahllahu feekum sis

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:13h, 25 August Reply

      Amin wa iyyak dear sis mi ?

  • Abdulkadir Hibatullah Oshioke
    Posted at 22:47h, 24 August Reply

    Options 2&1 in that order. I hope I get the chance to speak on one of those sessions

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:14h, 25 August Reply

      Input noted. Let’s talk, please shoot me a DM. ?

  • Oyinda K
    Posted at 00:45h, 25 August Reply

    Option 2 and/or 3 Insha Allah. Welcome back sweetie

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:14h, 25 August Reply

      Thanks Yinds ??

  • Tawakalt
    Posted at 02:57h, 25 August Reply

    Option 1 and 2, because we can go back to watch the videos or read the blog posts anytime.

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:15h, 25 August Reply

      True. Very important. Thanks for your input sister ?

  • Abimbola adejumoke Zainab
    Posted at 06:03h, 25 August Reply

    The three options are good
    Anyone is cool for me

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:15h, 25 August Reply

      Thank you for the vote of confidence ?

  • SHOTBYDISU
    Posted at 06:11h, 25 August Reply

    I think option 3 is okay due the busy schedule of some sisters and also having the class on Zoom will be more interactive…May Allah make it easy

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:16h, 25 August Reply

      Amin. I also like option 3. I’ll look for how to make this work inshaAllah ?

  • Abiona Ayisat
    Posted at 08:33h, 25 August Reply

    Option 2 all the way

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:16h, 25 August Reply

      Noted dear sister ?

  • Halimat Onigbinde
    Posted at 09:46h, 25 August Reply

    Option 3 is fine but I would suggest you find a way to document the interaction on platforms that would keep it in perpetuity. Instagram live and zoom are time bound and people who cannot follow for any reason at the scheduled time will lose out on the interaction completely.

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:17h, 25 August Reply

      True. Thanks for your input sister ?

  • Oluwatosin Sanya
    Posted at 09:48h, 25 August Reply

    Great work ma’am, I believe options 1 and 3 will really work.

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:18h, 25 August Reply

      MashaAllah. Thank you sister. ?

  • Abebefe-Onisiwo Olaide Zainab
    Posted at 09:50h, 25 August Reply

    Asalam alaykum dearest sister.
    All three options listed are what I know we will all benefit from. It depends on you been able to work it into your schedule. I will say though that I always look forward to your post and can’t wait to see more of you sharing your bounties given to you by Allah. Because truly Allah’s using you as a medium to many out there. I pray He rewards you in duniya and akhirah. Ameen

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:19h, 25 August Reply

      Amin. Thank you for taking the time to read and share your heartfelt message, I appreciate it. Thank you for your input ?

  • KAREEM AMINAT ADEOLA
    Posted at 10:26h, 25 August Reply

    Option 3

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:19h, 25 August Reply

      Noted ?

  • Bakare Samiat
    Posted at 11:29h, 25 August Reply

    I love option 2 and 3. I’m a newbie here and Alhamdulillah you have inspired me a lot. Even when I was mentored on Islamic modestly and staying stylish your page was recommended. May Allah accept this as an act of Ibaadah

    I chose 3 coz an interactive session with you is like a dream goal to me. Would really love that

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:21h, 25 August Reply

      MashaAllah. May you continue to find benefit in what we do amin. I’m going to work on having more interactive session inshaAllah. Thank you Samiat ?

  • Balqees Yusuf
    Posted at 12:47h, 25 August Reply

    Option 3 is okay

    • Admin
      Posted at 13:21h, 25 August Reply

      Noted ?

  • Balqees Yusuf
    Posted at 12:49h, 25 August Reply

    Option 3 is fine, most especially on zoom

  • Simbiat Oloriegbe
    Posted at 15:42h, 25 August Reply

    All three options for me. We can have a theme for the month and have a conversation around it for the zoom idea. The YouTube channel can be for pre-recorded videos where you are able to put your thoughts and idea out in a more defined manner (I don’t know if this makes sense). And there are just somethings that are better written than said. The blog comes in here.

    I wish we didn’t have to pick one ?

    If we have to put it to a vote, I wish the YouTube idea wins.

  • Rahinah
    Posted at 21:46h, 25 August Reply

    All the options are fantastic! I would settle for all. Lol! Options 1 and 2 can be done interchangeably each week or every other week and Option 3 done once at the end of the month. That’s if it won’t stress you too much. Barakallahu feeh dear sis, aameen.

  • Aminah. A
    Posted at 06:47h, 26 August Reply

    The three options are lovely. I prefer 1&3 more. Jazakumullahi khayran sister for creating this platform

  • Olatunji Idayat
    Posted at 09:09h, 26 August Reply

    For me, option 2 is fine because the videos can be on the platforms for as long as you want it.
    We can always go back to renew our knowledge

  • Fauziyah Kabir
    Posted at 12:23h, 31 August Reply

    Option 3 please. To me, it would be interactive,fun and even encouraging if you’d ask

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