Short Answer:There are women Islamists who emphasize how they use the veil pragmatically to get room to maneuver, enlarge their scope of action, and increase their independent mobility. This is in the social world outside domestic boundaries, a strategy that is legitimized by religious authoritative discourse.Women’s voices are gaining ground in the religious sphere, which …
Outspoken British Muslim anti-war activist,Salma Yaqoob, has announced her plans to see the Labour nomination as West Midlands Mayor, Birmingham Mail reported. “Excited to announce that I’m running for West Midlands Metro Mayor, seeking selection from @WMLabour Party members to be their candidate. It’s time for a new politics #ForTheMany. It’s time for one of …
A new beauty center in Tokyo is offering Muslim women special amenities, giving them privacy, prayer mats, and alcohol-free shampoo, The Asahi Shimbun reported Wednesday. “The service is very nice, as it offers a sense of relief,” Dhyah, 24, a student from Indonesia who has lived in Japan for six years and uses the hair …
If you’re thinking of joining the work at home revolution, you should definitely get your piece of this pie! Working from home is a viable option for many Muslim women whether they’re interested in shifting away from a full-time salaried position, looking to supplement their income, or are hoping to make some additional pocket money. …
Zulfat Suara made history Thursday night after becoming the first Muslim elected to a Metro seat in Nashville, despite facing a lot of Islamophobic comments and threats, The Tennessean reported. “I had to tell myself if I don’t get on the council I’ll wake up tomorrow and continue to do what I do as an …
As part of a broader effort to to be more inclusive to fans of all culturesand religious beliefs, Canadian basketball team Toronto Raptors has offered a new line of team-branded hijabs,CBC reported. The team’s parent company, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), unveiled the Nike Pro hijabs emblazoned with the team logo in a social …
This sister was Christian but what made her more interested in Islam was Muslim women and how they dressed and how they lived their lives. I’ve Been Muslim My Whole Life But I Didn’t Know It!
A British Muslim organization working on building bridges between faith communities in the UK has hosted a community event in Birmingham City center, inviting the public to try hijab. “Trying headscarf (hijab) community event in Birmingham City Centre, we had an amazing response, public loved trying the headscarf, they wanted to try and feel what …
There is no need to isolate women within walls or curtains or to prevent them from sighting the Imam. It is proven that women used to see the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the Mosque, and that it had a positive impact on their acquisition of knowledge. They also benefited from, and were even quite careful to observe, attendance at the Mosque.
Why do Muslim women inherit less than Muslim men in Islam? Doesn’t it seem unjust. We should always look into the context of these rules and we will see the logic and how just Islam is. Inheritance Laws: Do Men Always Receive Double?
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