Sabina Nessa's Murder is Proof that the Burden of Women's Safety Does Not Rest on Women

Sabina Nessa’s Murder is Proof that the Burden of Women’s Safety Does Not Rest on Women

We have explained why “Why were you out so late?” and “what were you wearing?” are problematic responses to cases of violence. It communicates that women should be held responsible for their own safety and blamed when things go wrong. But have we ever considered that even well-intentioned instructions to “be careful” and “take precautions” can be energy-sapping and exhausting?

Power, Privilege and the Hypocrisy of Self-Serving Religious Positions

Power, Privilege and the Hypocrisy of Self-Serving Religious Positions

We want to (rightfully) debate and critique Islamophobic establishments that bar our sisters from their rights to wear hijab. However, we will ignore the epidemic of the rising “spiritual leaders”, “scholars” and “holy men” in our communities who have been demonstrated to commit various forms of abuse against vulnerable women.

“It’s Always Scary to Put Your Voice Out There”: Hanifa Abdul Hameed on Art and Activism

I think artists should create what they feel passionate about. Sometimes I don’t feel like creating artwork around activism – sometimes I just want to draw a pretty picture. People reach out to me about creating artwork around other topics – that don’t quite relate to the experiences I’ve gone through or seen.

The ‘Gender-Equity’ Catchphrase is Just Another Way of Gaslighting Muslim Women

The ‘Gender-Equity’ Catchphrase is Just Another Way of Gaslighting Muslim Women

We don’t need men explaining the concept of equality to us. Women are not a group of dumb, confused individuals who have no sense of what they’re talking about and no idea of what they want. When we demand gender equality, we are demanding that irrespective of differences, the intrinsic equality of all human beings be recognised.

The Big Sister’s Advice: On Navigating the Social Media Minefield

I hope the day will come when you will be free to hold your head up and claim what you believe or support without fear of being “dragged”. I pray for the day when being a Muslim woman – especially being visibly so – is not seen as an open invitation for others to have an opinion on how we choose to live our lives. Until that time, and unless you choose other