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Iffat Mirza, Cambridge “Well behaved women seldom make history” is an easily marketable and repeatable slogan that now adorns T-Shirts, tote bags, restaurant walls etc. Simultaneously seen as a powerful tribute to the brave women of history, and a harsh indictment of patriarchy, this slogan reminds us of the very important role that women play…
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Jaziba Ahmed, Earlsfield 2020 was a most significant and life-changing year for all of us. A year where life took a sudden turn as the outbreak of the coronavirus dominated all over the world and forced us into lockdown here in the UK. From the closure of schools, universities and work to not being able…
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Maaham Ahmad, South Wimbledon Many people may be surprised to learn that when Islam was in its early stages, and the Arab world was being pulled out of its medieval ways, it was a woman who was acting in part as a scholar and leader in this primarily patriarchal society. As one of the wives…
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Sofia Aamir, London ‘How do Muslim men keep their vows with their first partner if they are allowed to marry four times?’, asked my teacher. As a 14-year-old, sitting in a Religious Education lesson, I had no answer! Honestly, it got me thinking too. Now, 6 years later, I wish I could go back in…
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Amtul Kafi Bhunnoo, London When the world is looking for the perfect role model for 21st century women, tendency goes towards corporate women making it to the list of the top “richest” or “women of the year” or “women to look up to”. However, one of the most overlooked women in history, who was a…
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Sophia Anwar, Birmingham South History is witness to the fact that there has been much inequality between men and women. The basic right to vote, have an education, divorce or inherit is not something we should take for granted and we owe gratitude to those who campaigned and worked hard to obtain these rights. International…
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#InternationalWomensDay2021 In this episode of The British Muslim Women’s podcast, Dur-e-Shewar Anwar, Nooresahar Ahmad and Mahrukh Arif, talk about the nature of female unity, of sisterhood in the context of competition. Reflecting on how being part of Lajna UK has helped to shape their personal experiences of sisterhood.
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Iffat Mirza, Cambridge The French President, Emanuel Macron, did more than just raise eyebrows when he stated that ‘Islam is a religion which is experiencing a crisis today, all over the world.’[1] Prompting boycotts of French products all over the Islamic world and protests also, his words definitely ignited a fire. Though this is nothing…
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Rimsha Masood, Walsall The western media continues to present Muslim women as victims at the hands of their men, oppressed either in marriage or under their fathers, and the biggest example they choose to validate their argument is the wearing of the hijab. The so-called modern, developed world, has and continues to perpetually regard Muslim…
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