Hijab

The discussion at the Islam Awareness Week exhibition started out nicely enough. We talked about women's rights, domestic violence, sexual abuse, heavy, heavy issues. It was interesting, she was a feminist, and I, a Muslim woman. But we connected.

The Muslim community must become more proactive in educating Quebec society about its beliefs and practices. It must also put aside differences for the common good of the community. It must be ready to defend its rights by using the appropriate channels readily available.

Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “I will not be a witness for two types of people who are destined for the Fire: people with whips, like the tails of cows, who beat the people (i.e., tyrannical rulers who are enemies of their own people), a

How can Muslim activists make their organizations and communities places where the teachings of Islam are upheld, but Muslims, men and women, are not excluded? Where Hijab does not become a flash point? Below are some tips.

One Muslim African-American woman's account of discrimination on the basis of her headscarf. This convert sister describes her experiences with Hijab in public.