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On Al-Jazeera’s “Muslim women breaking stereotypes”: the obsession with the Muslim woman’s body as a site of resistance
Can we end these discussions that claim to “prove” that “Muslim women” are challenging “stereotypes”? (Apologies to reader for the constant quotation use – I clearly have a lot of problems with this sort of discussion.) It’s the same reason … Continue reading
The Islamic Reform Symposium in Exeter: authority, Muslim feminists, and women-led prayers
In June, I attended an Islamic reform conference in Exeter, UK. It was a beautiful experience, and I’m saddened that the symposium at which I spoke was the last of the 3-year project – because it would’ve been great to … Continue reading
Posted in Death to patriarchy, gender, God, human rights, Islamic feminism, let's talk privilege, Muslim feminists, Muslim things, social justice, why we need feminism, your face is haraam
Tagged conferences, death to patriarchy, female authority in Islam, female-led prayers, feminist choices, Islamic feminism, Muslim feminists, Muslim women
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The Link Between Authority and Knowledge – or: how knowledge is gendered
Nobody believes me when I say authority has everything to do with gender (well, okay, some people do believe me, especially the Muslim feminists – God bless you all!). I’ll write on this–i.e., on how knowledge is gendered, on how … Continue reading
Posted in Death to patriarchy, forbidden things, gender, God, Islamic feminism, Just stop, let's talk privilege, Muslim things, why we need feminism
Tagged death to patriarchy, everything is haraam, female authority in Islam, feminist things, forbidden things, Muslim things, Muslim women, privilege
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Freedom from the Forbidden (a poem)
The poem and note below were written January 5th 2010; I’m transferring them from the old blog. One of my favorite Pashto songs, written by Ajmal Khattak and sung by Gulzar Alam, goes: Raadak sho zrha isaarawale ye na sham … Continue reading
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Tagged feminist choices, Feminist poetry, Islam, Islamic feminism, Muslim women, Muslim women's poetry
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“In Your Worship, Be Free!” – Except, Don’t Be.
The article below was published first on MuslimGirl.Net and is titled “Why Are Muslim Guys Responding to the ‘Short Shorts’ Article?” The title I’m using in this blog refers to the last line of the Hussain Makke article I’m critiquing … Continue reading
Posted in being human, Death to patriarchy, forbidden things, gender, God, hijab, I can't believe this needs to be said out loud, Islam, Just stop, let's talk privilege, Muslim feminists, Muslim things, Religion, society, why we need feminism, your face is haraam
Tagged female authority in Islam, feminist choices, Islam, Islamic feminism, Muslim women, Muslims
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Yasir Qadhi’s Statement on the Women’s Mosque Is Condescending to Women.
This is a response to Yasir Qadhi’s statement on his Facebook page where he shows fake support for the women’s mosque. The saddest part is that he probably meant well; he was probably expecting a pat on the back, a … Continue reading
Snake in the Grass
Originally posted on the fatal feminist:
It seems the women’s-only mosque in LA has brought out quite a bit of male panic—and brought out the white knights alike. Most of you have undoubtedly seen what Yasir Qadhi, Abu Eesa’s BFF,…
Posted in Death to patriarchy
Tagged female authority in Islam, Islam, Islamic feminism, Muslim women
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A Message for the “hOjabis” Facebook Group Admins
If you are a member of this FB group I’m talking about below, I urge you to re-think your values. If you have ever used the word “hojabi” to refer to a woman whose hijab style you don’t approve of, … Continue reading
Posted in being human, Death to patriarchy, feminism, forbidden things, gender, hijab, I can't believe this needs to be said out loud, Islam, Islamic feminism, Just stop, Muslim things, society, stop using the word shame, why we need feminism, your face is haraam
Tagged feminist choices, Muslim women, Muslims
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When God Isn’t Watching (a poem)
My latest poem. I’ve been wanting to write this for a long time now, and I finally got to sit down and do it. The idea was overwhelming, and it’s a huge relief to have gotten it off my chest … Continue reading
Posted in Death to patriarchy, feminism, feminist poetry, forbidden things, God, Poetry, Religion, Writing
Tagged Feminist poetry, Muslim feminist poetry, Muslim women
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