To Be or Not to Be Veiled
Source: The Huffington Post By Bushra Alvi, Freelance writer and Editor The standard reaction of all those who heard that we were shifting to Dubai was, “Wow, that’s a beautiful place, […]
These Stylized Hijabs Show A Muslim Tradition In A Beautiful New Light
Huff Post — While the debate over the hijab as a symbol of personal choice versus oppression is nothing new, that one can be fashioned as an artistic, creative expression is bringing a fresh perspective to the dialogue. Didn’t expect the hijab to be stylized? Take a look at British artist […]
No burqa required: Muslim world weighs in on women’s dress
Epigraph: And say to the believing women that they restrain their eyes and guard their private parts, and that they disclose not their natural and artificial beauty except that which […]
France's Burqa Ban Gets New Scrutiny in European Court
Huff Post: by Elizabet Nicholas — While opposition to burqas might seem like an obvious position for feminists, the ban can have negative practical and psychological implications for Muslim women. The sad irony of a ban meant to give women a voice is that the ban makes them choose between […]
France’s Burqa Ban Gets New Scrutiny in European Court
Huff Post: by Elizabet Nicholas — While opposition to burqas might seem like an obvious position for feminists, the ban can have negative practical and psychological implications for Muslim women. The sad irony of a ban meant to give women a voice is that the ban makes them choose between […]
Edmonton Police Service approves hijab for Muslim officers' uniforms
CBC News: EPS says the new addition is part of its proactive plan to recognize changing diversity Female members of the Edmonton Police Service will be allowed to wear police-issued […]
Edmonton Police Service approves hijab for Muslim officers’ uniforms
CBC News: EPS says the new addition is part of its proactive plan to recognize changing diversity Female members of the Edmonton Police Service will be allowed to wear police-issued […]
French veil law: Muslim woman’s challenge in Strasbourg
Source: BBC A young Muslim woman is challenging France’s full-face veil ban at the European Court of Human Rights, based in the French city of Strasbourg. The woman argues that the niqab, and the burka body covering, accord with her “religious faith, culture and personal convictions”. She denies being under […]
Letter by Sharif Odeh to President François Hollande about Hijab or Veil
Source: Abdul Ghany Jahangeer Khan: Central French Desk, United Kingdom On 17 November 2013, the President of the French Republic François Hollande met Muhammad Sharif Odeh, the leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community […]
Jews and Muslims Speak Out Against Controversial Quebec Bill
Arutz Sheva, Israel: Jewish and Muslim groups in Quebec denounce bill that would ban religious symbols in governmental offices, agencies and institutions. Jewish and Muslim groups in the Canadian province […]
Essay by Sara Silvestri – Britain Does Not Need a French-style Burqa Ban
Source: Qantara.de In her essay, Sara Silvestri argues that an overarching ban for burqas and niqabs in Britain would be more dangerous than beneficial for public interest and for the […]
My hijab is a form of worship, not oppression
The Montreal Gazette: by Ryan Remiorz Whether someone is forcing you to wear hijab or forcing you to take it off, they are essentially doing the same thing. They are […]
Pakistani military college stops hijab women in entry test
The News Tribe: ISLAMABAD: Veiled women have been stopped for sitting in teachers’ entry test for the posts by military administration of the Federal Government College for Women in Islamabad, […]
Veil Bans Around The World
Huff Post. Many countries and courts have taken action over the past decade to regulate, restrict or ban the use of Muslim veils and headscarves in public. Here is a look at the issue around the world: More
Have you ever met a woman in a niqab? Has one ever harmed you?
Source: Newstatesman By Aisha Gani Struggling politically? Want to fill columns? Start a debate about the niqab. It’s another opportunity to roll out the veil puns and plaster that stock image […]
My Veil Epiphany
theguardian: by Victoria Coren Mitchell. But I know this much: I will never again think that a veiled woman is strange or unknowable. Whether we’re both right or both wrong, I will recognise her as very familiar – only, perhaps, having made her choices more decisively than I make mine. […]
What a Hijab-Wearing Muslim Québecoise Has to Say to Pauline Marois
Huff Post: by Fariha Naqvi-Mohamad. When will we stop pretending this proposed charter of values is anything more than a bigoted attempt to stifle self expression and freedom of attire? If the nineteen earrings and purplish blue hair of my neighbour are an allowable form of self expression than why […]
Hani Khan, Ex-Abercrombie Employee, Scores Legal Win After Being Fired For Wearing Hijab
Source: The Huffington Post A judge ruled that Abercrombie & Fitch violated federal law when the company fired a Muslim worker at one of its Hollister stores for refusing to […]
Quebec reveals religious symbols to be banned from public sector
The Globe and Mail: Quebec’s minority government has laid out a plan to crack down on religious accommodation in the province, including a ban on religious symbols that forbids public […]
2 Men of God- Pic
Jewishpress.com: Our photojournalism provider Flash90 says this image is of “Ultra orthodox men who wear covers on their faces to avoid seeing woman as they make their way to Uman […]