Articles — Women in Islam

CALL FOR COVER ARTWORK

We are now accepting submissions for the cover artwork for the 6th issue of Women in Islam!

To submit a piece or for more information, please reach out to our Editorial Coordinator at editorwomeninislam@gmail.com.

Siha AfricaJanuary 12, 2022

Defending My Wife: The other story of sexual violence in Somalia

Muhildeen Sheikh Mohamed is one of the few Somali men who stood up to defend their wife, as she was raped by government security men. His story raised by Hala Alkarib is among the hidden aspects of sexual violence in Somalia – more men need to follow this man’s lead.

PeopleSiha AfricaDecember 7, 2021

Violence against Women Legitimised by Arguments of “Culture:” Thoughts from a Pakistani perspective*

Violence against women takes place because it is accepted in patriarchal cultures – in which the concept of domination is inherent. Farida Shaheed examines how law, religion and culture attain male features and calls on women to reclaim these spaces for equality.

PeopleSiha AfricaDecember 7, 2021

CALL FOR ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS

We are now accepting artwork submissions for the 6th issue of Women in Islam!

Learn more about how to submit art that depicts lived realities of women in muslim communities in Africa and across the globe he re.

Siha AfricaOctober 26, 2021

Creative ways to help believers: Indonesian female Islamic leaders offer COVID-19 relief to families under pressure

FIRST PUBLISHED BY INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ASIAN STUDIES:

Female Islamic leaders in Indonesia have been devising new and creative ways to help believers cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and the myriad crises arising from it. The authors, Mirjam Künkler and Eva Nisa, interviewed some of these leaders about their various initiatives that address the gendered dimension of the social and economic consequences of the pandemic.

PeopleSiha AfricaJuly 30, 2021

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - دعوة لتقديم الطلبات

We are now accepting submissions for the 6th issue of Women in Islam!

Learn more about how to submit scholarly articles, essays, opinion pieces, profiles of influential figures, interviews, poetry, personal narratives, book or film reviews, cartoons or art here.

نستقبل الآن طلبات التقديم للعدد السادس من المرأة في الإسلام

تعرفن\وا على كيفية إرسال المقالات العلمية، أو مقالات الرأي، أو المقالات التعريفية للشخصيات المؤثرة، أو المقابلات، أو الشعر، أو القراءات الشخصية، أو مراجعات الكتب والأفلام والرسوم المتحركة، أو الفن هنا

Siha AfricaJune 22, 2021

NOW AVAILABLE - متوفر الآن

The 5th issue of Women in Islam is now available for purchase. Purchase a digital or print copy online or at a local bookshop

العدد الخامس من مجلة المرأة في الإسلام متوفر الآن، أحصل على نسختك الرقمية هنا أو ابحث عن نسخة مطبوعة في إحدى المكتبات المحلية هنا

Siha AfricaJune 1, 2021

Women in Islam Journal: Challenging Toxic Narratives and Stereotypes against Muslim Women

Bashiratu Kamal is a feminist, gender and labour expert who believes in equality and equity of all persons. She has worked with the General Agricultural Workers Union of Trades Union Congress-Ghana. In this review, she leverages her experiences as a Muslim woman and her expertise in gender justice to comment on the Women in Islam Journal, issues 1 through 4.

Siha AfricaMarch 15, 2021

Happy Holidays from the Women in Islam Editorial Team!

The fifth and most recent issue of Women in Islam will be coming out soon! The Dossier theme for this issue is “Women in Revolution.” Preorder your copy in English or Arabic here: Issue 5 Preorder Form

PeopleSiha AfricaDecember 16, 2020

Saado Ali Warsame: A Tribute to Somalia’s Songbird

In this tribute to the powerful legacy of Saado Ali Warsame, Sagal Sheikh Ali, relates what the singer, activist, and MP meant to Somali society, and the struggle for gender equality in the country. The fearless and impactful life of Saado Ali Warsame was cut short, but her songs live on, to stoke the fires of the ongoing fight for equality and justice.

PeopleSiha AfricaOctober 5, 2020

Tribute to My Grandfather: An Unconventional Sudanese Muslim Man

In this essay, Shahinaz Sabeel, a young Sudanese woman who grew up between Sudan, Canada and Uganda, recounts her relationship with her grandfather, an unconventional man and important male figure in her life. Shahinaz narrates how her grandfather fought to maintain his Sudanese identity and remained true to his values at a time when Sudan’s social and cultural identities were disrupted by the rise of militant Islam.

Between Two WorldsSiha AfricaAugust 29, 2020issue4, Shahinaz Sabeel

An Afghan woman says: I want to be President!

By Chatham House - Fawzia Koofi MP, Afghanistan (CC BY 2.0)

PeopleSiha AfricaAugust 29, 2020issue1, Fauzia Koofi

Memories of War and the Bodies of Eritrean Women Fighters

In this essay, Sondra Hale explores the representation of women’s bodies in times of war, with a focus on Muslim women ex-fighters. Based on interviews conducted in the 1990s, she analyses the experiences of female combatants who served in the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (EPLF) during the 30-year war for Independence from Ethiopia (1961-1991). Hale examines changes in socio-cultural and gender norms during the war and its aftermath. She highlights the challenges faced by female fighters in the post-war era which has been marked by a resurgence of traditional values within Eritrean society.

Between Two WorldsSiha AfricaFebruary 20, 2020Eritrea, Fighters, Female Fighters, War, militancy, issue4

Women in the Thought of Mahmoud Mohammed Taha- A Critical Approach

A critical look at Sudanese Reformist Mahmoud Mohamad Taha’s policies in regards to the status of women. Sometime contradictory, this article explores the famous thinkers opinions work.