Experimental artist encompasses expression

Artist Rusaila Bazlamit speaks to Amal Awad about her artwork and life, and how the experience has changed her approach to creation. You should never judge a book by its cover, but arguably you can tell a lot about a person from their website. In the case of artist Rusaila Bazlamit’s Lab Tajribi, the “who … Read more

Women in Black: BBC documentary

Women In Black offers a highly individual insight into the world of Muslim women around the world. Discover the Muslim makeover, sexy underwear and female Formula One racing driver in Dubai; clubbing, cosmetic surgery and surely the world’s only Qur’an inspired TV sex therapist in Egypt. Just what is the latest headscarf style on the … Read more

Muslim Women Dealing with Divorce

The fairytale version of marriages usually doesn’t include divorce. Fatimah Jackson-Best speaks to three Muslim women who share why their marriages ended and how they coped with it. Recently a friend confided in me that she is going to leave her husband of five years. Strangely, I wasn’t shocked when she told me; it seems that more women … Read more