To die for? How throwaway fashion is costing lives

The latest apparel factory disaster casts the spotlight on not only corporate social responsibility but also the end users: us. By Arwa Aburawa. ‘O you who have believed, do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly but only [in lawful] business by mutual consent. And do not kill yourselves [or one another]. Indeed, Allah is to you … Read more

5 must-see documentaries on women’s issues, religion and politics

Film buff Eren Cervantes-Altamirano recommends six thought-provoking documentary films that you need to see. I love all sorts of films, but I especially like documentaries. They are a very effective way to get a message across in a short span of time. My favorite documentaries are those that touch on women’s lives, religion and political events. These … Read more

Where Are the Muslim Fashion-Misters?

Muslim female fashionistas are the talk of the town these days. Jonathan Wilson wants to know where the men are. The hijabi army, scarfies, hijabers and hijabistas, as well as Muslim women who don’t wear hijab, are all making a splash and grabbing fashion headlines. Muslim men, on the other hand, are barely making a ripple. This … Read more