ISTANBUL, June 10, 2013. By Karim Talbi (AFP) – They are young, urban and well-educated, and for the past week they have been sleeping in an Istanbul park: meet the women on the frontline of Turkey’s mass anti-government protests. “We are the women Erdogan would like to see staying at home,” said actress Sevi Algan, … Read more
Amani Alkhat wonders if Islam and feminism can work together. Feminism. In many Muslim communities, the word rolls off the tongue with a bitter aftertaste. And amongst the women of these communities, a stigma surrounds the movement with an especially unique reception. My issue with feminism is that its movement has been dominated by white, middle-class … Read more
This aspiring young fashion designer may just be your next favorite hijabi fashionista. By Shea Rasol. Of mixed Algerian and Russian heritage is Nabiila Bee, a self-professed hijabi guru from the UK. We are a big fan of her modest yet free-spirited style! When she is not busy wowing everyone with her eclectic fashion, she … Read more
Looking for a minimalist style? Sania Siddiqui’s style is sure to inspire you. Sania Siddiqui from New Jersey, USA, is in her last year of graduate school studying to become a social worker. In addition to her passion for her community, she also loves fashion and enjoys helping other Muslim women style their own clothes … Read more
NEW YORK CITY, July 12, 2013 (AFP) – Pakistan teenager Malala Yousafzai vowed Friday not to be silenced by terrorists in a powerful speech to the United Nations on her first public appearance since being shot by the Taliban. “They thought that the bullet would silence us, but they failed,” Malala said on her 16th … Read more