She has broken a multitude of “glass ceilings”, thanks in part to her inclusive, supportive upbringing. Raquel Evita Saraswati tells us more about the iconic architect. The London Olympics earlier this year brought the role of Muslim women in sport to the forefront of public discussion. Egypt sent more Muslim women than any other Muslim-majority country, while … Read more
She rose above words and imagination, viewing the ordinary with a new eye to create eternal pieces of Islamic art. To commemorate the second anniversary of Agha Lubna’s passing, Najwa Abdullah speaks to her husband Yusuf about her inspiring life. Born in 1949 in Quetta, Pakistan, Lubna Agha was an accomplished realist whose works are widely … Read more
Steadfast in her beliefs, she vowed to put her nation first – even before her own family. Jack McGee takes a look back on the life of the former prime minister of Pakistan on the anniversary of her assassination. She is often lambasted as having been un-Islamic, corrupt and out of touch with the people. Such criticism … Read more
The couple in front of Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore the week of their nikkah, January 2009. Does a centuries-old custom hold a key to love and happiness? By Shireen Qudosi. “Happily ever after” isn’t always about finding your prince charming. Sometimes it can be about finding a toad with potential. The modern dating scene, befuddled … Read more
When life weighs us down with lemons, let us take our lead from the lessons of both the past and the future. By Afia R Fitriati. Here’s reality number one: Living as a Muslim is not particularly easy in this day and age. As an ummah, we are faced with enormous modern-day struggles: eradicating poverty, doing … Read more