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Women Archive
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Kalimat : The story of a Mother’s Journey to Publishing
Posted on December 2, 2011 | No CommentsSheikha Bodour is herself the epitome of women’s ability to manage multiple responsibilities with equal charm -
Sufi Motherhood
Posted on March 17, 2011 | No Commentsthe bond between a mother and a child departs markedly from other types of love, and this is where the Sufi-like aspect comes into play because the believer has an absolute, pure love, which does not want to be self-serving in any way, even though this is almost impossible to achieve -
First Ramadan with the First Baby
Posted on August 14, 2010 | No CommentsFor now, I will content myself with trying to stretch my day a little more...and enjoy this fleeting time I have with my soon-will-be-a-grown-up baby before I look back at this amazingly hectic time wistfully; wishing i had appreciated it while I could... -
Man’s Rest vs. Woman’s Test [On the Need of Akhira for Justice]
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsSince we toil for the men to rest/Our least be better than his best/ Not a drop of our sweat shall be lost/With joy shall our cheeks be moist -
Men are unfair with the Fair Creatures of God : A dialogue of Urban and Rural Women
Posted on May 12, 2010 | No CommentsTwo of them met on a train / Truly they were both in pain / Each blamed the other’s men / A sheep they were in his den -
എന്റെ ഉമ്മ, എന്റെ സ്വര്ഗ്ഗം
Posted on May 9, 2010 | 2 CommentsAudio recitation of Jaihoon's poem translated into Malayalam -
Children of Fathers
Posted on April 19, 2010 | No CommentsThe Church, already reeling under a series of scandals, faces a new battle over the children of priests. Many former lovers and their offspring are preparing to mount lawsuits. -
Mother : A step ahead of the Martyr
Posted on April 18, 2010 | 1 CommentHer every vein protested with pain. And now she was asking one of her sons to look after his medication, writes Jaihoon on a visit to the ICU -
The Aminah Assilmi Story:Former Baptist explains why she is now a Muslim
Posted on March 8, 2010 | 2 CommentsShe used to be a Southern Baptist and a radical feminist. Now Aminah Assilmi is an ambassador of Islam -
പ്രശസ്ത ഇസ്ലാമിക ചിന്തക വാഹനാപകടത്തില് മരിച്ചു
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Commentsന്യൂയോര്ക് ആസ്ഥാനമായ ഇന്റര്നാഷനല് യൂനിയന് ഓഫ് മുസ്ലിം വിമണ് ഡയറക്ടറുമായ അമീന അസ്സില്മി വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച പുലര്ച്ചെയുണ്ടായ വാഹനാപകടത്തില് മരിച്ചു. -
Muslim Women Change Others’ Fate
Posted on December 27, 2009 | No CommentsTo the true lovers of God / Recite the Holy Qur'an / And enthusiastically translate / Its spirit into action -
From Cocktail Pub to Islam
Posted on November 20, 2009 | No CommentsLaura, who used to manage a trendy cocktail pub, changed her mind after she met a friend who had embraced Islam -
Hannan – Pride of India
Posted on September 16, 2009 | No CommentsHannan Binth Hashim, a tenth standard girl in Kozhikode, Kerala has questioned the accuracy of Einstein’s theories -
Muslim Veil as a Symbol of Cultural Identity
Posted on August 27, 2009 | No CommentsI found my habit liberating: for seven years I never had to give a thought to my clothes, makeup and hair — all the rubbish that clutters the minds of the most liberated women. -
Uplifting the Female without dumping her status
Posted on March 5, 2009 | 3 CommentsAmong the most intensely discussed issues of today is the upliftment of women. The issue has attracted attention from all walks of life, creating both controversies and emotional response. -
Unveiling the Veil
Posted on November 26, 2007 | No Comments“Neither purdah nor education, be it new or old, Man alone is the sentinel of female’s womanhood Of the people who did not understand this living truth The sun has set very soon.” - Allama... -
Indian Shalwar, Malaysian Scarf, Arabian Jewellery & a Wedding
Posted on November 26, 2007 | No CommentsAlthough nikah is the obligatory part and the reception a Sunnah (Prophetic practice, sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), the amount of time and effort (and money) invested is far from balanced. The preparations start almost a... -
Sayyida Nafisa at-Tahira
Posted on November 22, 2007 | No CommentsRare Lady Saint of the Egpytians [Excerpted from From the Light of Ahl al-Bayt: My Spiritual Experiences Unveiled] by Imam Metawalli ash-Sha`rawi Sayyida Nafisa was born in Makkah on the 11th of Rabi`a al-Awwal, the... -
Rensselaer Senior Named One of Top 10 College Women by Glamour Magazine
Posted on November 22, 2007 | No CommentsGhofrane Benghanem is tutor, biochemistry and biophysics student, Muslim, hospital volunteer, woman mentor, biomedical researcher, community advocate, teaching assistant, and more. She also has recently been named one of Glamour magazine’s Top Ten College Women... -
A change that veiled the body, but unveiled conscience
Posted on November 22, 2007 | No Comments[Actress finds peace in the Holy Book by By Bassma Al Jandaly | 18-11-2002] Beaming a broad, infectious smile, Abeer Al Sherqawi is eager to impart her newfound inner peace and serenity after rediscovering the... -
Bringing about change, without causing much rage (Dr Farhat Hashmi)
Posted on November 22, 2007 | No CommentsMisguided aspirants send the wrong signals, claiming innocent lives in the name of reformation. -
Don’t let machines rule your mind- Sheikha Jawaher
Posted on November 22, 2007 | No Comments[By Eman Al Baik -Sharjah, October 10 2002, Gulfnews ] Technology and technical knowledge must be used to foster youngsters’ love of history, heritage and a sense of belonging, Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi,... -
Faith is not about just dressing up
Posted on November 22, 2007 | No CommentsDr. Princess Sara on the effect of Media on children. Dr Princess Sara bint Abdul Mohsen Al Saud yesterday said the media is playing a master role in fuelling the “fierce struggle of civilizations” the... -
Freedom: What is strange, what is not
Posted on November 22, 2007 | No CommentsTHE UAE prides itself on its Islamic culture and on following the teachings of Islam and its people believe in and practice principles which do not encourage extremism, religious groupings and factions injurious to Islam,... -
Second Sharjah International women’s Conference
Posted on November 22, 2007 | No Comments“My dear daughters, you should not imitate the non-Muslim Western women who have mistaken the concept of freedom as being able to behave badly.” – Sheikha Jawaher Despite great advancements of the modern era in... -
Sharjah International women’s Conference
Posted on November 22, 2007 | No CommentsA speech given by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qassimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi at the first Sharjah International Women’s Conference. This was... -
The paradox of International Women Conferences
Posted on November 21, 2007 | No CommentsApril 1st 2001, Khaleej Times International women conferences are causing harm to structures and stability of families, instead of solving social problems, according to Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qassimi, wife of the... -
Muslim women and the impact of Scientific and Cultural Globalization
Posted on November 21, 2007 | No CommentsAn International conference for Muslim women was held at Sharjah Women’s Club from April 15 to 19. The first of its kind convention was held under the theme Muslim women and the impact of Scientific... -
Hijab : A transparent umbrella or Yo-Yo creativity !
Posted on November 20, 2007 | 1 CommentIt has been my personal observation that some Muslim girls and women do not realize the significance of Hijab. Hijab is Arabic for protection and cover. Some people put a lot effort into their Hijab,... -
Unique pearls on the shore of Islam
Posted on November 20, 2007 | No CommentsThis is an age where there are many struggles for the equality of women. Seminars, books, talk show demonstrations…what else not is used in propagation of the feminist agenda. And in this process, the apostles... -
Arab Women speak out!
Posted on November 20, 2007 | No Comments[By Ambreen Syed Freelance writer - Washington D.C, May 19, 2002, IslamOnline.net ] It was news when Queen Rania of Jordan led a rally of 400 women to hand over a protest note to the... -
Atrocities against Women in India: Thoughts on Gujarat massacre
Posted on November 20, 2007 | No Commentsby Nihla_ag, Student Counselor. Gujarat ke firaq se hai khar khar dil Betaab hai seene mein aatish bahar dil Marham nahin hai iske zakhm ka jahan mein Shamshir-e-hijr se jo huwa hain figr dil (My... -
A woman should wear what she likes – Giorgio Armani
Posted on November 19, 2007 | No Comments[Italian Woman's Veil Stirs More Than Fashion Feud, October 15, 2004, By IAN FISHER] http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/15/international/europe/15veil.html?ex=10 98840617&ei=1&en=7bb76322b603abda DREZZO, Italy – The immediate issue is how one woman in one tiny town in northern Italy dresses, so... -
The Glory of a Woman
Posted on October 25, 2007 | 2 CommentsColor in the portrait of universe is from woman, From her warmth the inner warmth of life - Iqbal -
The Ideal Woman
Posted on October 25, 2007 | No CommentsIqbal states Motherhood is the ultimate role of woman and not pursuit of material profit -
Women operating behind the veil- Bliss or Curse?
Posted on November 24, 2001 | No CommentsThere is nothing like an absolute right or wrong when it comes to 'WOMEN' and 'POLITICS". The best way of dealing with both is with a compromising attitude. What is considered 'opportunity' in one maybe a 'threat' for another.
