10 Black Muslim Women Influencers You Should Follow

‍It’s BLACK History Month, and that means we are shining lots of light on Black Muslims. So we thought we could let you know about some power black muslim figures of today. We decided to highlight some awesome Black Muslim Influencers you should be following. I’m sure you have a few creatives that you follow, but it won’t hurt to add a few more to your social media friends. What’s exciting about Muslim influencers is that we can always learn something new, such as a new Surah or a new dish to bring to your Eid gatherings. You probably have heard of the saying, "ladies first", so I will be shouting out some amazing Black Muslim Women influencers.

What do you look for when searching for an influencer? Are you looking to follow a person who can teach you a few things, or do you follow influencers for their personality? Influencers are not just people taking pictures, living a lifestyle, and enjoying millions of followers—they are the new pop-up ads that you see when you surf the web. Social influencers have a special relationship with their followers. Influencers are a trusted source of information and followers love it—When influencers promote products their followers are more likely to check them out and buy them.  Now, let’s get into the top black muslim women influencers you should all be following RIGHT NOW!

1. Basma K

‍ If you’re into all things fashion and beauty, you are sure to love Basma’s page. Following Basma, you will always find her wearing the most fashionable array of colors and fabrics.

2. Shahd Batal

‍In 2016, Shahd started her influencer career and shared hair and beauty tutorials alongside modest fashion tips. You will be sure to admire her fashions and travels throughout the world! 

3. Ikram Abdi Omar

‍British Model Ikram has made a name for herself in the fashion world. Ikram was the first Muslim model to wear a hijab on the cover of Vogue, and then make her way to Nike for the hijab swimwear campaign. 

4. Shaymaa Ismaa’eel

Whether it's traveling, makeup inspos, or muslim activism Shaymaa has you covered. Her photo went viral in 2019 as she posed in front of a mob of Islamophobic protesters. Shaymaa was attending a three day conference of the Islamic Circles of North America where she walked by the anti group. Instead of getting angry, this powerful black muslim woman decided on the last day of the conference to combat their "hatred with kindness"

‍5. Dyana Bratz

Always giving her followers an inside look at all her travels, Dyana does it with style and grace! Not only does Dyana give her followers glam and fashion tips, she also gives them a look into her fitness lifestyle —fashion is fun, but we must maintain a healthy mindset. Dyana also has a fitness clothing line to add to your fitness attire. 

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6. Angelica Lindsey-Ali (Village Auntie)

‍How exciting is it to have our very own Sexual Health Educator in the Muslim community! We may all be a little uncomfortable talking about our personal being, but after listening to sister Angelica, you are sure to learn a few things from all of her videos and workshops.

7. Yasmine Simone

Want great makeup tips and the best beauty regimens?  Yasmine is your girl to give you all the tips you need! Why wouldn’t you want glowing skin? Yasmine also gives tutorials on head wrap styles and a look into her personal life with her beautiful family.

8. Hanan’s Corner

If you love art, you must follow Hanan’s corner. She creates beautiful artwork for all Muslim women and girls to be proud of. Not only does Hanan create these beautiful pieces, she also has an Etsy shop so you can enjoy her art in your own home. When shopping Hanan’s shop, you can find items such as iPhone cases, pillows, T-shirts, and much more. Go shop now! 

9. Saudah Saleem

If you’re looking for a pick-me-up for your home, make sure to follow Saudah and see how you can mix-and-match colors to suit your style. If you are not very good at interior decorating, make sure to go to Saudah’s website and hire her to get your home fashionably READY! 

10. Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir

This one if  for all our girl athletes who love to hoop! Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir  is an  former basketball player who became known in the basketball world  for playing completely covered and making sure she held on to her  religion all while playing the game she loved . When following Bilqis you’ll love seeing  her beaming inspiration for all women even if  you are not an athlete. Go and follow  Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir and see what she’s up to next! 

With BLACK HISTORY MONTH here, who are you looking to follow? Not only are these content creatives Black, they are Muslim and they deserve our support this month and always!