Style Spied: Umayma Abdul from the UK

A 20-year-old British Yemeni with an old soul and a passion for fashion believes that stylish modesty can empower Muslim women. Umayma Abdul describes herself as a mix of edgy, classic and feminine. She doesn’t like to restrict herself to a particular style though because she just loves to experiment with powerful statement pieces and … Read more

Style Spied: Fatema Jaffer from USA

Living her life to the fullest, this fashionista ascribes her personal style to her natural impulses. According to Floridian fashionista of Indian descent, Fatema Jaffer, “Life’s too short to dress boring, so dress it up!” True to her motto, Fatema lives a fashionable life almost by pure instinct, and her personal style is something that … Read more

Style Spied: Saara Jappie Adams from South Africa

This 28-year-old Capetonian wants her blog to visually inspire and encourage modesty. By Nabeelah Dramat-Boltman. Saara Jappie Adams, a textile design major working for one of South Africa’s largest retail companies, started her blog Minimal Exposure Maximum Style to inspire the modest woman in search of a means of style. Finding the need to be more creative in … Read more

Meet Isra Almodallal, Spokeswoman of Gaza

Isra Almodallal, the first woman to be nominated as a spokesman for Hamas, is seen in her office in Gaza City on November 4, 2013. Almodallal, a 23-year-old journalist, says her goal is “to change the image of Palestinians and that of the government in Gaza”. AFP Photo / Mohammed Abed GAZA CITY, November 20, … Read more

Style Spied: Raja Nadia Sabrina from Malaysia

This sweet and strong-willed young woman from Kuala Lumpur reveals her grace. By Shea Rasol. Catching our hearts with her elegant sense of style, Raja Nadia Sabrina, better known as Sabrina, has strong ideas about what Islamic fashion is about. Married to Abdullah Khubayb, this 29-year old lawyer completed her studies in England. Since 2009, she … Read more