By: Dr. Katherine Bullock What is Hijab? Hijab is an Arabic word from the root hajaba, meaning to cover, conceal, or hide. It is a complex notion encompassing action and apparel. It includes lowering the gaze with the opposite sex, and applies to men as well, who must lower [...]
By: Dr. Shabana Mir Unveiling Muslim American Women My book Muslim American Women on Campus: Undergraduate Social Life and Identity focuses on Muslim undergraduate women in campus culture. I did over 18 months of research at Georgetown and George Washington Universities to research Muslim students’ experiences on campus, [...]
The Inspiring Journey of Ilhan Omar Ilhan Omar was born on October 4, 1981 in Mogadishu Somalia. At the age of eight she migrated to Kenya due to civil unrest in Somalia. she fled with her She lived in a refugee camp for four years before moving to America. [...]
Finding Hope In Impossible Situations Was there a time where you faced a challenge that was completely out of your control? Was there a time you really wanted something but felt it was impossible to get? Although it is true that we will not always get exactly what we [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Empowering American Muslim Women Why Islam’s “A Day in the Life of a Hijabi” series aims to highlight the experiences of American Muslim women who wear hijab. It is time to hear the narrative from the subjects themselves. We know they are eloquent, capable, and deserving [...]
Habeeba Husain With this “A Day in the Life of a Hijabi” series on Why Islam, we are taking back the mic for Muslim women who cover. No one knows the experiences of being a hijabi quite like a hijabi. To shed light on their day-to-day lives, we [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Empowering Hijabi Story Can You Provide a Little Background About Your School/Workplace? I’m a social worker, and I work for a domestic violence agency called Domestic Harmony Foundation. It is a non-profit that stems out of the Islamic Center of Long Island in Westbury, New York. [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Unveiling Real Voices: American Muslim Women in Hijab Too often, we see people talking for and about Muslim women. We see viral videos featuring non-Muslims titled “Women Try Wearing Hijab for a Day” or “expert” news guests with backgrounds in the study of ancient Islamic civilization [...]
Breaking Stereotypes Even though the terms “Islam” and “Muslims” are constantly mentioned in major media outlets, there is still considerable ignorance about both. Islam is often portrayed as a monolithic tradition that oppresses women, incites violence, and is at complete odds with modernity. Muslims are viewed as inherently violent, [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Fatima: A Role Model for Women Who Want to Lead Full Lives The role of women is regularly debated in our societies. Should she work? What about the kids? But what about the career she worked so hard for? It seems like a woman can never win. [...]
