Muslim women shop for modest clothing in steamy summer

Muslim women shop for modest clothing in steamy summer

By uzzie on from www.washingtonpost.com

Bridging the gap for the “modest” or “Islamic” market are online vendors of Muslim-style and modest clothing, offering specialized designs in swimwear, sportswear and professional clothing. Previously, such items were available only from overseas Web sites and specialty stores.
Dispelling Myths And Developing Sisterhood In Winnipeg

Dispelling Myths And Developing Sisterhood In Winnipeg

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

The Islamic Social Services and Winnipeg Public Library held an all-female forum on Islam and women Monday to dispel myths and bring the community together.
Muslim women's group launches 'jihad against violence'

Muslim women's group launches 'jihad against violence'

By uzzie on from www.guardian.co.uk

A British Muslim women's group has launched a "jihad against violence", in a bid to reclaim the term jihad from extremists.
It’s Tough Being a Girl

It’s Tough Being a Girl

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Many of the discussions that exist around gender in the Muslim community, both in the United States and abroad, have not fruitful. In this khutbah, Imam Latif speaks about the need for Muslim women to empower themselves through knowledge and also discusses how Muslims on a whole have failed to treat their women with the [...]
Hijabified: She’s Got Her Own

Hijabified: She’s Got Her Own

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

Women all over the world have their own sense of style. It may come from their mother’s, their respective cultures, the latest fashion magazines or their own concoctions of sorts but one thing is for sure, the amount of effort that goes into each outfit is sometimes, well, surprising.
Muslim Women Scholars and Religious Authority

Muslim Women Scholars and Religious Authority

By funkymonkey on from www.azizahmagazine.com

Muslim women who are scholars of Islamic studies are helping to shape the Islamic discourse in America and around the world. As more Muslim women produce scholarship, especially in the field of Islamic theology, we are witnessing a subtle change in the face of Islamic religious authority. While this may present challenges within the Muslim community for those who still equate religious authority with maleness, and may be problematic for those outside our community who equate Islam with misogyny
Muslim Women Gain Higher Profile in U.S.

Muslim Women Gain Higher Profile in U.S.

By funkymonkey on from www.nytimes.com

Around Sept. 11, 2001, not long after she founded the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta, Soumaya Khalifa heard from a group whose name sounded like “Bakers Club.” It wanted a presentation.
Two Muslim Women Set Up Website Offering Great Geals Just For Women (www.butterflydeals.com)

Two Muslim Women Set Up Website Offering Great Geals Just For Women (www.butterflydeals.com)

By ummkhadijag on from www.butterflydeals.com

End of November 2010 saw the launch of a new London based website called ButterflyDeals.com. The website is aimed solely at the women who would like to try out new experiences at affordable prices. Focusing mainly on travel, health & beauty and action & adventure activities, Butterflydeals.com offers discounts of over 50% on a wide range of services. A large selection of the deals have been tried and tested by ordinary women who want to experience everything from the thrills of adventure to the
Saudi Women Crowned Billionaires of the Middle East

Saudi Women Crowned Billionaires of the Middle East

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

According to a recent study conducted by the asset management firm Al Masah Capital, Saudi Arabian women have a whole lot of pennies in their piggy banks to the tune of about US$12 billion smackeroos. The cold hard cash is languishing in banks around the Gulf Kingdom, just waiting for several rainy days to strike. Can anyone say matching Prada purse and shoes..puh..leaze?

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