Leaders Wanted: Muslimahs Please Apply

In the wake of Hamas’s new public feminine face, Fatimah Jackson-Best discusses why Muslim women taking on positions of power is revolutionary and necessary. Last week it was announced that Isra Almodallal had been appointed as the new foreign press spokesperson of the Hamas authorities in Palestine’s Gaza strip. This historic move made 23–year-old Isra the first woman ever … Read more

Style Spied: Laiqah Ally from South Africa

A woman on the go, this graphic designer always manages to pull together her own blend of styles. By Nabeelah Dramat-Boltman. Going by the nickname Lucky, Laiqah acquaints her readers with her own inspirations in her blog Lucky Loves. This wife, mother and graphic designer manage to maintain her own definitive style despite her busy schedule. With … Read more

Style Spied: Claudia Cruz from the Dominican Republic

A revert that has caught our attention for this week’s Style Spied. By Shea Rasol. Claudia Cruz, a native of the Dominican Republican and now living in New York, shares with us her joy of her first few months donning the hijab. Through her YouTube channel, she inspires women near and far with her story of finding her … Read more

Saudi Women in New Drive to Get Behind the Wheel

RIYADH, December 4, 2013 (AFP) – Saudi women activists have relaunched a campaign for the right to drive in the ultra-conservative kingdom, urging women to get behind the wheel on December 28. The call for action is a “reminder of the right so it is not forgotten,” activist Nasima al-Sada told AFP, adding that women … Read more

A Social Entrepreneur’s Faith

An energetic Singaporean Muslimah opens up to Afia R Fitriatiabout giving back to the community that supports her. Sometimes it takes a stumbling block to make one see the true path to oneself. This is what happened to Rozi Faith, a young Singaporean woman who has been actively involved in various social and da’wah activities in … Read more