The Muslim Post

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 […]

Norway to ban face veils in all schools

Norway to ban face veils in all schools

Norway’s ruling coalition of right-wing anti-immigration parties plans to ban the full veil in all educational institutions across the country saying it hinders communication. The authorities had promised the ban last year targeting the hijab, balaclavas, and masks. “We do not want clothes covering the face in nurseries, schools and universities,” Minister of Education and […]

Portland victims of white supremacist killer identified

Portland victims of white supremacist killer identified

US police have identified the two men killed by a white supremacist on a train in Portland as they attempted to defend passengers the suspect was bullying. On Friday, Jeremy Joseph Christian – a 35-year-old who was known to authorities – stabbed to death 53-year-old Ricky John Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai Meche, 23, after […]

The Burqa or the Bikini?

The Burqa or the Bikini?

By Hanan al-Harbi As the weather warms up, many Muslim women head to the beach to cool off. While the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, expected his followers to be able to swim, many Muslim women are confronted with the question of swimwear. If one travels the shorelines of the Islamic world, […]

A Timeline And History Of Hijab Styles

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.

Muslim Teen Boxer Wins Right To Wear Hijab in Ring

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Amaiya Zafar will earn her place in boxing’s history books Saturday. When the 16-year-old from Minnesota enters the ring next weekend, there will be no championship title to win, no grand arena to compete in, and no life-changing paycheck. But Zafar, a Muslim student, has already won her fight. Her successful campaigning will see her […]

TED Talks: What Islam Really Says About Women – Alaa Murabit

If you want more information regarding the Bible or Jesus or Prophet Muhammad (Some people spelled Mohammad or Muhammed) then you may be get some information regarding that. We are trying to present truth information of Islam and Islamic beliefor faith. We think Muslim concept of God or Allah is the most rational. In our […]

How does the EU hijab ruling affect Muslim women?

How does the EU hijab ruling affect Muslim women?

The European Union’s top law court ruled on Tuesday that employers are entitled to ban staff from wearing visible religious symbols – a decision some said was a direct attack on women wearing hijabs at work. The European Court of Justice said it does not constitute “direct discrimination” if a firm has an internal rule […]

Muslims Fans Call For Boycott Of Drake

Drake’s Muslim fans were not too happy with the “Started From The Bottom” star. The rapper told a concertgoer to remove her “hot ass scarf” during a stop on his Boy Meets World tour in London this week. Many in attendance immediately took to social media to express their distaste over the comment. With the […]

The Hijab In The Western Media

Western media have used stereotypical images of Muslims to depict them as terrorists and barbarians Labeed Abdal The hijab is one of the issues commonly tackled by the Western media. Although Muslim women have not always faced hardship, the matter has now turned into a liberty cause in Western society. This matter is undoubtedly becoming […]