I’m quite frankly nauseated of the constant hypocritical chatter about the face veil aka niqab. This cause du jour should really be sold for what it truly is and not some foolish attempt at equating dress to women’s rights.
Read MoreIn the news, Emirati woman is charged with illegal sex after reporting rape, Saudi women face off with virtue police, Sarkozy cautions against hurt feelings as cabinet passes veil ban, Miss USA speaks to NPR about controversy surrounding her, and Sex and the City 2 is accused of being anti-Muslim.
Read MoreListening to the weather forecast on my way to work, I pondered on the challenges the professional Muslimah faces when dressing appropriately. Whether it is finding modest clothing that suit her workplace, or finding an outfit that complies with safety requirements for risky jobs, we are often haunted by making the right dress choices that will enable us to get the job done while climbing the corporate ladder.
Read MoreAfter years of stymied efforts, reform in Saudi Arabia is focused on women’s rights.
Read MoreThe fact that a Muslim woman won Miss USA 2010 is a step forward – a small and contentious one, but a step nonetheless
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9:26pm on Friday, April 23, 2010 is a night that will remain in the forefront of my consciousness for the rest of my life. The front part of my brain devoted to memory has a visual stamp of this night, when my limbs let loose and all I could do was close my eyes for reprieve.
Read MoreFor some Muslim 20 and 30-somethings, Friday nights mean staying in, ordering pizza, and discussing how the current socio-political climate is affecting our daily lives and even futures. And while we find ourselves generally stressed about the entire situation, and fear things like getting fired for praying at work, or wearing hijab, or just having a Muslim name- sometimes we just have to step out and realize the ridiculousness of the predicament that so many of us are in.
Read MoreThis week, three Muslim women are elected to the British Parliament, an all-women’s concert is planned in Abu Dhabi, Fatima Bhutto speaks her mind to CBS News, Qatari women will soon have a soccer league of their own, and a Mali imam is fearful after voicing his support of a controversial family law.
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Anyone who’s heard of Jessica Simpson knows that she’s not portrayed in the best manner when it comes to the media. Criticisms about her weight and failed relationships are constantly on top of entertainment news. For this reason, Jessica Simpson now has her own show on VH1, called The Price of Beauty, where she travels around the world to experience different cultures and understand the true meaning of beauty. In the most recent episode, Jessica traveled to Morocco, where she became familiar with the Moroccan jalaba and tea tray dancing, among other things.
Read MoreWhen I heard that Queen Rania of Jordan appeared on The Oprah Show not too long ago, I was a bit skeptical. Don’t get me wrong–there isn’t much to dislike about Queen Rania. Oprah said it herself: Queen Rania is a “gorgeous mother of four” and “international fashion icon” whose mission is to “make the world a better place for women and children.”
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