Biking Past Afghanistan’s Taboos
For women in Afghanistan, riding a bicycle is taboo, immoral and prohibited. Increasingly, however, national cycling teams full of women are beginning to form, causing a stir across the nation. … [Read more...]
Modern-day Romeo and Juliet: The Somali Elopement Story
Amidst the increasing retreat of Islamist radicals in the country of Somalia, more and more young Somali men and women are eloping to pursue their hearts’ desires. With life returning to normal, will … [Read more...]
Iranian Men Don Dresses in Support of Women
Following a local judge’s ruling in Iranian Kurdistan, men have begun posting online photos of themselves wearing women’s dress, as a demonstration that traditional women’s dress is not a form of … [Read more...]
Pew: Women’s Roles From Muslim POV
The Atlantic examines a 2013 Pew Study and concludes that the Muslim community views the roles for women dependent on the country. … [Read more...]
Secret Royal Buys Art For New Qatar Museum
A secret royal, revealed to be Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad al-Thani, set auction records when she recently purchased a Francis Bacon triptych for $142 million. The sheikha is responsible for purchasing … [Read more...]
Pushing the Limits of Muslim Modesty
Bikini model and “30 Rock” actress Mayram Basir goes her own way, pushing the envelope on one Muslim woman’s choices. Her father, an imam, disagrees. … [Read more...]
Health-Care Integration in MD
Photo Credit: Astrid Riecken/For The Washington Post The idea behind the clinic is simple: Individuals with behavioral health disorders are more likely to get the physical treatments they need when a … [Read more...]
Afghan Students Bring Music to the State Department
Photo Credit: Reuters/Jonathan Ernst A hopeful light in contrast to the chaos, students from Afghanistan's only music academy brought the war-torn country's rhythms to the State Department as part … [Read more...]
Clearing a Path Between Yoga and Islam
Photo Credit: Screenshot from "Jackson Heights' Ambassador of Yoga" Though many Muslims see the roots of Yoga in Hindu spirituality, Muhammad Rashid, a Bangladeshi immigrant living in Queens, … [Read more...]
Muslim Fashionista
Photo Credit: Screenshot from "Dress Well: Great Winter Style" Sabrina Enayatullah blogs on Muslim women’s fashion. See her great videos on styles for different seasons and occasions, and then see … [Read more...]