The Future Is Female: Faith & Feminism
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Susan Carland, a sociologist of religion and the Deputy Director of Research, Impact, and Engagement for the School of Social Sciences at Monash University in Melbourne. She’s the author of ‘Fighting Hislam: Women, Faith, and Sexism’ and has been listed as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World, and as a 'Muslim Leader of Tomorrow' by the UN Alliance of Civilizations.
Sun Apr 07 2024
Toronto program encourages hijab-wearing women to get on two wheels
Hijabs and Helmets aims to provide education and a welcoming environment to those new to cycling and the city, especially to Muslim women.
Sat Sep 02 2023
The sisterhood of Muslim women uniting football and faith in London team
The club also offers a chance to Muslim women to enjoy a break from traditional roles that many say are expected of them.
Tue Nov 08 2022
'Worth 100 men': Women don colourful robes at guardian-free hajj
Laila Al-Qarni urges all Muslim women to attend Saudi Arabia's hajj without a male guardian, after the requirement was shelved last year.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Turkey condemns EU court ruling on headscarf ban as violation of freedoms
The ruling was a sign of rising Islamophobia at a time when it said Muslim women in Europe are being subjected to increasing discrimination for their religious beliefs.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Malaysia destinasi 'shopping' pilihan wanita Muslim
Sebanyak 45 peratus daripada pelawat Muslim di peringkat global ialah wanita dan pada tahun lalu sebanyak 28 peratus wanita Muslim direkodkan membuat perjalanan secara berseorangan.
Tue Oct 29 2019
Wanita Muslim belanja lebih RM335 bilion semasa melancong
Laporan 'CrescentRating Muslim Women in Travel 2019' menunjukkan wanita Islam membentuk 45 peratus daripada pelawat Muslim di peringkat global.
Wed Oct 23 2019
Sama-Sama's Shahnas: Ensuring Hijabster Spa in Shariah Style
Entrepreneur Shahnas Oli Mohamed started social enterprise Sama-Sama Spa to allow Muslim women the option for beauty treatments that meet Islamic values.
Sun Apr 22 2018
Australia's Hanson wears burqa to parliament in bid to ban them
Australian far-right senator Pauline Hanson wore a burqa to parliament on Thursday as part of her campaign to ban the all-enveloping garment worn by some Muslim women.
Thu Aug 17 2017
Rohingya villagers tell media of abuses during army crackdown
Rohingya Muslim women lined up to tell reporters of missing husbands, mothers and sons on Saturday as international media were escorted for the first time to a village in Rakhine.
Sun Jul 16 2017
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Muslim women hug as they gather for the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, the end of the holy month of Ramadan at Angel Stadium.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Dreamcatcher henna tattoo prohibited for Muslims
Any design which could cause confusion because of its similarity with those of other religious beliefs should be avoided.
Fri Jun 16 2017
Melania and Ivanka Trump, following tradition of western visitors, forgo headscarves in Saudi Arabia
Both Trump women wore conservative, full-length outfits that covered their arms and legs and loosely resembled an abaya, the full-length robe worn by Muslim women.
Sun May 21 2017
Indonesians vote in Jakarta poll marred by religious divisions
Muslim women shows their ink-stained fingers after voting during the runoff election in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
Wed Apr 19 2017
As reports of hate crimes spike post election, Muslim women turn to self-defense
A 24-year-old Muslim woman is organizing self-defense classes to teach women how to protect themselves if someone tries to grab their hijab.
Tue Nov 22 2016