Secret Life of Muslims: Hijabs Q&A
Muslim American women discuss common misconceptions about the hijab. This is from a series of short films called The Secret Life of Muslims, created by filmmaker Joshua Seftel.
Challenging times for veiled women
No to Islamophobia Many veiled women living in the West may have found great comfort in the heartening call of President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen for all women to wear headscarves in solidarity with Muslims and fight what he described as “rampant Islamophobia”. For the left-wing former Austrian Green Party leader, the veil […]
Muslim Women and Islamic Law: Myths and Realities
Headline news often fills us with fearful images of Islam—pictures of heavily veiled women subject to radical implementations of “Islamic law” ranging from amputations to executions. This session looks to the Qur’an, history, and contemporary realities to provide a broader understanding of women’s roles in Islam and under Islamic family law. We discuss the symbolism […]
Melania Trump minds Vatican protocol in veil decision
VATICAN CITY (CNN) – Melania Trump has dutifully considered every outfit she has worn during her first trip abroad as first lady — her visit with Pope Francis on Wednesday was no exception. With Vatican protocol in mind, the first lady arrived to meet the Pope on Wednesday wearing a black veil and long-sleeved Dolce […]
A Timeline And History Of Hijab Styles
Nike, the well-known U.S. sportswear company, recently introduced a sports hijab. The reaction to this has been mixed: There are those who are applauding Nike for its inclusiveness of Muslim women who want to cover their hair, and there are those who accuse it of abetting women’s subjugation.
What the hijab means to me
Women from around the world share their thoughts and feelings about wearing – or not wearing – the hijab. ‘Hijab makes me feel free’ Ifat Gazia is from Kashmir and recently graduated from the University of London. After the Paris attacks of November 2015, I faced an assault-like situation on Oxford Street in London when […]
Indonesia fashion designer Anniesa Hasibuan goes global
An Indonesian designer has drawn global attention with a collection featuring hijabs combined with glittering gowns and flowing tunics, defying conservative critics in her homeland who say the outfits are not modest enough. When Anniesa Hasibuan showcased her collection at last month’s New York Fashion Week, it was the first time the prestigious annual event […]
Turkey allows policewomen to wear headscarves
Turkey has for the first time allowed policewomen to wear headscarves while on duty as part of their uniform. Women serving in the police force “will be able to cover their heads” under their caps or berets so long as the headscarf is “the same colour as the uniform and without pattern”, said the ruling […]
Five Revealing Truths About the Hijab
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Rio 2016 is proving not just to be a platform for sporting prowess, it is also helping to shake up some traditionally-held cultural misconceptions too. In the West, many regard traditional Muslim dress like the hijab as a sign of oppression, with women […]
Iranian Men Are Wearing Hijabs To Protest Islamic Sexism (IMAGES)
This is the kind of thing that gives me hope for the future of the Middle East: Men in Iran are wearing hijabs in a display of solidarity with women across the country who are forced to cover their heads in public. Wearing a headscarf is strictly enforced by so-called ‘morality police’ in Iran and […]