The Burqa

A Muslim-owned thrift shop blends modest fashion, faith and sustainability

Kadjahtou Balde has a hard time parting with some of the vintage gems that make it into her Harlem thrift shop — a silk skirt ...

Iranian state TV's broadcast of women without hijab angers critics

The broadcast by Iranian state-controlled television of interviews with several women not wearing the Muslim headscarf during ...

No culture above women’s rights

No religious or cultural beliefs should ever justify the oppression of women and girls. Lowering standards for certain ...

3 reasons why Muslim women don’t attend burials

In Nigeria, whether Muslim women attend funerals or not largely depends on regional and cultural practices, more than religious rulings alone. The question of whether Muslim women can attend burials ...

Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam

Republican politicians and strategists in Texas are amping up anti-Muslim rhetoric as a way to energize Republican voters ...

Being Muslim: A Cultural History of Women of Color in American Islam - Harvard Kennedy School

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‘Education, work allowed, but...’:Kerala muslim body cautions women on ‘moral boundaries’

Leading Kerala Muslim scholars express concern over Muslim women`s public life participation, emphasizing modesty and traditional Islamic values

‘I’m more than a Muslim Rapper’: Saniya Mistri Qaiyummuddin on breaking stereotypes and the hijab debate

In 2022, amid fierce protests and national debate over the hijab, Saniya Mistri Qaiyummuddin walked onto the Hunarbaaz stage ...

Why do Muslim women wear a hijab?

Nazma Khan, who immigrated to the United States from Bangladesh at age 11, faced years of shaming over wearing a headscarf in New York. So, in 2013, she started World Hijab Day – a day for both Muslim ...

'Pride Of Muslim Women': Zohran Mamdani Faces Backlash Over World Hijab Day Post

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office has ignited controversy after marking World Hijab Day with a celebratory message, drawing sharp criticism from activists and commentators who say the ...

Anti-Muslim attacker allegedly punches two Muslim women and a girl in NYC rampage – then cut loose by court

An anti-Muslim attacker was busted for randomly punching a 12-year-old girl and assaulting two hijab-wearing women in a broad ...

Victim of Brooklyn anti-Muslim rampage offered suspect seat on bus stop bench

Megan Horne was charged with multiple counts of assault and aggravated harassment as hate crimes after three attacks on women wearing hijabs.

A Muslim-owned thrift shop blends modest fashion, faith and sustainability

By ULAA KUZIEZ NEW YORK (RNS) — Kadjahtou Balde has a hard time parting with some of the vintage gems that make it into her Harlem thrift shop — a silk skirt adorned with traditional Palestinian embroidery, a pink wool sweater and an embellished blazer in perfect condition. “Look at the level of detail on […]

Victim of Brooklyn anti-Muslim rampage offered suspect seat on bus stop bench

One of the three Muslim victims wearing hijabs targeted by a rampaging woman during a hate-fueled 11-minute spree in Brooklyn ...

‘Standing with our jailers’: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash over World Hijab Day

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash after World Hijab Day post sparks debate on hijab, women’s rights, and oppression.

Zohran Mamdani faces backlash after praising hijab as symbol of devotion, pride

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's post was condemned by activists and commentators who argued that its tone ignored the ...

Sinners, AI boyfriends, Autistic girls, Abuse and Muslim women

Following the summer riots in 2024, the Women and Equalities Committee examined the impact of increasing tensions on women in ...

Staten Island Woman Charged in Anti-Muslim Attacks in Bay Ridge, Including Assault on 12-Year-Old

Megan Horne was arrested for a series of anti-Muslim attacks in Brooklyn, including assaulting a 12-year-old girl.

Anti-Muslim attacker allegedly punches two Muslim women and a girl in NYC rampage – then cut loose by court

An anti-Muslim attacker was busted for randomly punching a 12-year-old girl and assaulting two hijab-wearing women in a broad ...

"Standing With Our Jailers": Mamdani Under Fire For Celebratory Hijab Day Post

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office posted a celebratory message on World Hijab Day, calling the head covering the ...