2016 was a historic year for Muslim women. They not only received intense media scrutiny around the world, they also made the news – from everything as politicians and activists to Olympic-medal winning athletes and entertainers. Here, altM covers just a few of the top new stories involving Muslim women…
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Many of the most inspirational moments for Muslims in 2016 have played out in the sports arena, where the talent, leadership and camaraderie of Muslim athletes, both male and female, have broken through the Islamophobia that sadly seems ubiquitous nowadays. The names Dalilah Muhammad (track and field), Ibtihaj Muhammad (fencing),…
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Danish sportswear company Hummel has designed a soccer jersey with a hijab for the Afghan women’s team so they can play the game while observing their faith. The design also includes leggings. “This jersey is the Afghani team uniform and I am proud to be a role model for thousands…
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In the Middle East, a female jiu-jitsu fighter works to eliminate bias against women in combat sports. No historian can say for certain whether the Amazons existed. Some say they lived in a matriarchal society, where little girls were raised as warriors and men took care of the babies. Some…
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