“The history of men’s opposition to women’s emancipation is more …
“We Were Told to be Silent”: 3 Muslim Women Talk About Their Experience with Gender-Based Violence
I fought to stay alive. I fought back so hard, struggled to get my hand on something (I can’t remember what it was for the life of me) and whacked it over his head. He looked shocked and bewildered for a moment, then he got up and left. He has not touched me since that day. It was the first time I fought back.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: 16 Books as Witnesses
The TMWT team did a blog tour to handpick 16 books in commemoration of 16 days of activism. Enjoy!
Why the “Muslim” version of Feminism?
On one hand you have these religious authorities — who do the service of not sugar coating or engaging in apologetics — and their women-bashing, women-oppressing statements and rulings, and on the other hand you have feminism with all its welcoming love and appreciation towards women. Where do you expect Muslim women to go to seek the care, appreciation and validation they need away from the oppressive norms of traditional patriarchy?
Honouring The Hijab Journey of Halima Aden
Conversations around the struggles faced by Muslims every day are …
Honouring the Leadership Legacy of Queen Amina of Zaria
Recent developments concerning the unearthing of women figures in Muslim …
