By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Halima Aden, now a Somali-American Muslim model, was born in Kenya in the Kakuma refugee camp. She moved to the U.S. at the age of 6 and has been a huge inspiration to many Muslim women today. She has broken many stereotypes of what Muslim women can … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The hijab, a religious headscarf, is worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck. It is an expression of their faith and personal relationship with God and it symbolizes modesty and privacy in Islam. Ultimately, it is the woman’s choice on whether she prefers to … Continued
(Photo Credit: www.middleeasteye.net) By: Kimothy Wong/Arab America Contributing Writer Sally Almaklani was initially apprehensive about participating in the congressional art competition since she had only ever created two formal works of art. Since she could remember, the New York City high school sophomore has been sketching on paper towels, the loose-leaf paper ends, and even … Continued
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Yale University is the third-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, established 320 years ago in 1701. Part of a select group of private, mostly out of reach institutions for many, one might be inclined to gamble on Yale having had at least a single … Continued
SOURCE: THE NATIONAL BY: FEHMIDA ZAKEER The new book is a collection of short stories about the shared experience of Eid, written solely by women ‘Once Upon an Eid’ is a new anthology that depicts the Muslim experience around the world. The traditions surrounding the celebration of Eid may vary in different communities around the … Continued
SOURCE: ABOUT HER BY: AMRITA SINGH Tuesday 6th November 2018 marked the day when American states, Minnesota and Michigan elected the first Muslim women to serve in the US Congress, including a former refugee who fled Somalia’s civil war and a Palestinian American from Detroit. The two Muslim democrats are Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, … Continued
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN BY: TASNIM NAZEER At a time when Islamophobic attacks are soaring, it’s despairing to see the BBC pander to dangerous stereotypes of hijab wearers • WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS Anjli Mohindra in episode 1 of the BBC series Bodyguard. Photograph: BBC Frustratingly, right from the onset of the BBC’s hugely popular drama Bodyguard, … Continued
SOURCE: THE CONVERSATION For many, Muslim veiling represents the oppression of women in Islam. The head and/or face veils are a frequent topic of debate, which suggests that “saving” Muslim women from their oppressive religion is a moral duty of the West. But focusing on the (in)visibility of women in Islam does not help the … Continued
BY: Michelle Dermarkar/Contributing Writer During a month when women are fully recognized for the incredible things they do, March 27 marks the first ever day to honor and remember Muslim women’s resilience in a time when there has been an increasingly hostile climate of Islamophobia. We’re celebrating the first ever #MuslimWomensDay today with @muslimgirl, … Continued
By FARAH NAYERI THE NEW YORK TIMES The depiction of Arab women in art is a relatively recent phenomenon. For centuries, it was unconditionally banned; the only existing representations were 19th-century European fantasies of women lazing in harems. Now, women from the Muslim world appear frequently in painting, sculpture and photography, yet the issue remains … Continued
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer The European Union has addressed its disapproval of the hijab in public spaces, including the work place and schools, for years. This past Tuesday, the European Court of Justice ruled that employers are allowed to ban of workers from wearing anything “of any political, philosophical, or religious sign.” This includes the … Continued
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer The leading sportswear producer, Nike, has just released plans to start selling the Nike Pro Hijab in Spring 2018. The design comes after consulting with many female Muslim athletes about what they need from a hijab while participating in sports. Breathability, endurance, streamlined style, and strength were all requirements. The Pro … Continued
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