The Female Imams of China
Breaking through social norms, the female imams of China are increasing in number and making significant changes within the faith. Known locally as ahong, the imams teach women about Islamic culture … [Read more...]
UK: Generational Changes for Muslim Women
A woman writes about changing attitudes in the Muslim community towards divorce in the UK -- comparing the experience with her own divorce to that of her mother’s. … [Read more...]
Major Advancements for Kurdish Women
Along with fighting ISIS on the front-lines, Kurdish women have marked another extraordinary step forward in equal rights with the passing of an Equality Degree which guarantees women’s rights within … [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...]
A Tunisian Female Cab Driver and Equal Rights
Nearly thirty years ago she become the first woman to drive a taxi-cab in Tunisia, and today, sixty-year-old Yamina Jaouani still supports her family this way as well as actively supporting female … [Read more...]
Divorces On Rise in Iran
What many say is due to an increase in women’s education and individualism, divorces are on the rise in Iran and like a recent trend in the U.S., divorce parties are becoming ‘a thing.’ … [Read more...]
American Hijab – One Young Woman’s Story of Rebellion
In this personal essay for Jane magazine, a young American Muslim woman reflects on her decision to start wearing the hijab (religious head covering) during college, and says that this is not just a … [Read more...]
A Young Reporter’s Account On Yemen
Laura Kasinof is a young freelance reporter for the New York Times and PRI, and talks about her time covering Yemen during the protests of the Arab Spring. … [Read more...]
Introducing A ‘Hijab-Friendly’ Hair Salon
Getting a haircut for a woman who wears the hijab (Islamic head covering) is no simple matter as the removal is only allowed around other women or around men in the immediate family. A hair salon in … [Read more...]
Ms. Marvel Beats The Boys and Is #1
Exciting news from the comic book world, Ms. Marvel was ranked as the best selling graphic novel last month! Many see the success of the piece, which features a Muslim girl from New Jersey, as due … [Read more...]
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