Category: Modesty
Girls, Sport and Uniforms
Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot Why Are Girls Dropping Sport In Such Great Numbers? A recent study by England Hockey’s Tess Howard, published in the journal Sport, Education and Society found that gendered sports uniforms played a major part in the high drop out rate in sports of teenage girls. Among those taking part in the research, 70% reported incidents of girls dropping sport at school … Read More Girls, Sport and Uniforms
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Khilafat: Helping Us Understand Islam In The Modern Perspective
*Huzoor is the term Ahmadi Muslims use to refer to His Holiness, the fifth Caliph/Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community* Arfa Yassir, Swindon Human migration across the continents has been ever increasing owing to industrialisation, persecution, wars; further augmented by improved modern transportation [1] with obvious cultural and social implications for migrating families. Generations of Asian and Africa Muslims are being born and brought … Read More Khilafat: Helping Us Understand Islam In The Modern Perspective
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The Status of Women: My Experiences
Eisha Sohail, Farnham International Women’s Day, marked annually on the 8th of March, is a worldwide celebration of the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women and a call for gender equality. From politics to healthcare, women are advancing in their position within society and away from negative aspects of patriarchy, and this day is a way for the world to become aware and … Read More The Status of Women: My Experiences
Muslim Women and Empowerment
Yesterday Dr Fariha Khan gave an interview to Weekend World show on Voice of Islam Radio on the subject of women in Islam. If you missed it, catch up here.
Empowerment in Segregation
Maleeha Mansur, Hayes If one cares to deliberate on gender segregation, the knee jerk reaction is to associate the concept of segregation with oppression, specifically female oppression. However, should one look closer, one sees elements of segregation is many aspects of society in the West. Washrooms, changing rooms and sporting events, to name but a few areas of segregation. Indeed, taking the timely example of sports with the Olympics in full swing, segregation is a means of empowerment of women. It is a … Read More Empowerment in Segregation
A Walk in the Park
Mahrukh Arif-Tayyeb, Newcastle The past few weeks have been so pleasant for anyone living in the UK. Being from the north of the country means we hardly get to enjoy a full sunny day at nearby beaches – even during summer. One day, I decided to take my little one to the park: it was sunny with bit of fresh air pleasantly caressing our … Read More A Walk in the Park
Islamophobia, The New Anti-Semitism?
Khanssa Ahsan, Thornton Heath 10 years ago, the French government passed a law which stated that Muslim women were not permitted to wear the niqab, a piece of clothing that covers the face. Ironically in August of 2020, the government made it compulsory for people to start wearing a mask which covers the same part of the face, due to Covid-19, whilst the niqab … Read More Islamophobia, The New Anti-Semitism?
The Concept of Modesty in Islam
Maria Ahmad Tooba, London The hijab (veil) alongside long loose coats make up essential pieces in the wardrobe of many Ahmadi Muslim women. Since a young age I have been taught to adhere to this dress code in order to uphold modesty and I have enjoyed doing so. Modesty in Islam is such an important attribute that a Muslim’s faith is incomplete without it. … Read More The Concept of Modesty in Islam
Modesty is not Oppression!
Momina Jowaheer, London In today’s society, debate over Islamic values, such as the observance of the Islamic veil, is on the rise. Similarly, speculation surrounding the oppression of women in Islam is more prevalent than ever, with the allegation that Muslim women have no given status and are subjected to oppression. However, many have failed to realise that, whilst the battle for gender equality … Read More Modesty is not Oppression!
How COVID-19 Revealed the False Pillars of our Economy –
Amtul Kafi Yadullah Bhunnoo, London Due to COVID-19, the global economy has plummeted far worse than it did in the Great Depression [1]. However, this pandemic has only brought out the false pillars of the economy that it was standing on. Why have banks lowered the interest rate to nearly 0% in order to help businesses?[2] Why were clothing shops, hair and beauty salons, … Read More How COVID-19 Revealed the False Pillars of our Economy –
The Notion of Beauty!
Fateha Khawaja, Tilford. When I decided to write on this topic, it took me a while to determine a coherent stream of thought, an idea to focus on because this topic, this notion is so multifaceted. What initially comes to my mind is the beauty of the natural world that God has created for us. In the Holy Qur’an, Allah the Almighty states: ‘Have … Read More The Notion of Beauty!
Notions of Beauty in the Age of Instagram
Khoula Saeed, Islamabad, Tilford. A few weeks ago, I was faced with the question ‘What is Beauty?’ and it got me thinking; what really is beauty? My first port of call: The Oxford Dictionary of course. “A combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.” [1] But that left me even deeper in my abyss … Read More Notions of Beauty in the Age of Instagram
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