Women’s Mosque Movement
Comedy writer Hasna Maznavi recently did something rather extraordinary in Los Angeles. She opened a female-only mosque. As PRI reports, this is the first women’s mosque to open in the United States … [Read more...]
Women’s Rights In Saudi Arabia Said To Be Advancing
In this video segment, the BBC interviews real women in Saudi Arabia who say that things are “drastically changing” in their country regarding women’s rights. Also interviewed is Muna AbuSulayman, an … [Read more...]
In Paris, Two Women Are Launching A Women’s Mosque
In Paris, two women are developing a liberal mosque that will host weekly prayers led alternately by a female and male imam. Founders Kahina Bahloul, a former lawyer, and Faker Korchane, a teacher … [Read more...]
Today Is First ‘Muslim Women’s Day’!
The goal of today's first Muslim Women's Day is simple, to amplify "powerful, positive messages of solidarity with Muslim women of all backgrounds." The event is sponsored by MuslimGirl.com along with … [Read more...]
CNN Interviews Creator of ‘Muslim Women’s Day’
At 17, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh started a blog in her bedroom that would go on to be MuslimGirl.com, a place for young Muslim women to take back their narrative. Based on the success of the blog, which … [Read more...]
Muslim Women’s Rights Surge In India
Progressive Muslim women’s rights groups are springing up in places like Mumbai with the goal of helping women solve domestic issues such as marriage and divorce within the umbrella of Islamic law. … [Read more...]
Afghan Women’s Cycling Team Bikes On
Despite the challenges of training in a very conservative country, the Afghan’s women’s cycling team show no signs of slowing down and are currently training for the 2016 Olympics. Their coach has … [Read more...]
Women’s Mosque of Canada Opens in Toronto
CTV News reports that "in an effort to build an inclusive space for Muslim women to practice their faith, and heal from Islamophobic attacks," The Women’s Mosque of Canada has officially launched in … [Read more...]
Women’s Studies In Afghanistan
As security deteriorates in Afghanistan, and women’s rights and welfare are threatened, a group of university students gathered last week to embark on an encouraging course –Afghanistan’s first … [Read more...]
Feminism and Islam in Indonesia
In this Voice of America radio segment, scholar Rachel Rinaldo talks about the compatibility of Islam and women’s rights in Indonesia. … [Read more...]
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