Afshan Azad’s Courtroom Drama
Back in July, I wrote about Afshan Azad’s abuse by her father and brother. When they threatened to kill her for having a Hindu boyfriend, she fled to London; her father and brother were questioned and...
View ArticleMasking the Problem: Afghanistan’s “Niqab” Program
Just when I thought we were past discussing the experiences of Muslim women in dichotomies and distorted imagery, CNN pulls out this gem about Afghanistan’s most talked-about talk show: “Niqab.” “The...
View ArticleThe Need to Be Proactive: Responses to Domestic Violences in Muslim Communities
On November 15, 2011, a number of Canadian Muslim leaders and organizations issued a press release condemning domestic violence and honor killings. This press release was backed up by over 50 Muslim...
View ArticleReclaiming Inclusion of Sisters at RIS: Part Two
See Part One here. Oh it did NOT just go there… My blood began to rise during the lecture of Dr. Abdal Hakim Jackson within the session, “Changing the Present, Dreaming the Future.” Mid-way during his...
View ArticleLife in a Women’s Shelter in Palestine: Q & A with Samar Hazboun
This post was written by guest contributor Arwa Aburawa. Back in December 2011, gender-based violence hit the headlines in the Arab world when soldiers brutally attacked a hijab-wearing Egyptian...
View ArticleRevelations As A Result Of Hidden Cameras in Sweden’s Mosques
The post was written by guest contributor Maheen Nusrat. In the latest episode of Swedish television channel SVT’s investigative news programme Uppdrag granskning, ten Swedish mosques were visited, and...
View Article“Lost” Girls Are Not Sex Objects – Whatever Their Race: Part II
In light of several interesting comments to my previous post on the Rochdale “grooming” case, I decided a follow-up piece was in order. Much of the furore surrounding the case has been with respect to...
View ArticleThe Art of Airing Dirty Laundry: A Deeper Look at the Muslims for White...
Having survived a father who used religion to justify his violence, I’ve spent a lot of time grappling with faith. The process of grappling has taught me the value of difficult, uncomfortable questions...
View ArticleBook Review: Domestic Violence and the Islamic Tradition
Content note: This post includes discussions of domestic violence and of scholarly attempts to justify it. For a number of Muslim women I know (myself included), one of the most complicated Qur’anic...
View Article#WhySheStayed and the American Muslim Community
This post was written by Laila Alawa (@lulainlife). A few weeks ago, the online world blew up in response to the allegations – and later, leaked video – of an American football player, Ray Rice,...
View ArticleDomestic Violence and Djinn
Trigger warning for discussion of domestic violence. The author of this piece wishes to remain anonymous. It’s difficult to write this. There are some things that are difficult to tell anyone. They...
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