Habeeba Husain Contrary to popular belief, Islam’s teachings on gender roles allows for man and woman to complement one another beautifully. In today’s world, we often observe men and women pitted against one another. Anything you can do, I can do better! But according to Islam, there need [...]
By: Laura El Alam Iran Hijab Protests The recent so-called “hijab protests” in Iran have been making headlines and bringing the Islamic dress code into public debate once again. The suspicious death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died after being detained by police in Tehran for allegedly [...]
By: Ayah Aboelela How Orientalism Shapes Western Views of Muslim Women The semester I learned about orientalism as an undergrad marked a clear before and after in my life. Because once I understood what orientalism was, I simply couldn’t un-see it—and it was everywhere. From fantastical movies like Disney’s Aladdin, [...]
By: Meena Malik Why Some Muslim Women Choose Not to Wear Hijab When you think of a Muslim woman, you probably imagine a woman wearing a headscarf. There’s nothing wrong with that and it’s only natural to think so since wearing a headcovering is part of what Islam asks [...]
