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The Muslim “Feminist” (who isn’t really a “Feminist”)

“Feminism” has been stalking Muslim women. It has been quietly was-wasa-whispering that it deeply and fully understands the liberation that Muslim women seek – that it understands Muslim women better than Muslim women do (and definitely better than their Creator does!). “Feminism” has been vowing, nay threatening, that it alone is the answer to injustices … Continue reading

Men and a Bowl Full of M&Ms

A comedian called The Frogman published a post that has been viralised by feminists on social media. In the post, he wrote the following analogy to try and justify that it is OK for women to be fearful of *all* men: “Imagine a bowl full of M&Ms. 10% of them are poisoned. Go ahead. Eat … Continue reading

Should Islam be Modernised?

Muslims who would like to see a reformation or revision of Islam, are like the cosmetic surgeons of Islam – marking, slicing, changing Islam according to their own idea of what looks good. I appeared on TV discussing the topic ‘Does Islam need Modernising?‘ The show features a discussion of whether reformation or revival is the … Continue reading

3 Myths on Domestic Abuse

 Updated: 10 August 2015 In the short clip below, a couple (portrayed by actors) are walking through a London park and begin to argue. In the first scenario, the argument becomes increasingly intense, until the man starts to manhandle the woman. Almost immediately, bystanders intervene, firmly, threatening to call the police. In the second scenario, the argument … Continue reading

Brauchen Frauen Feminismus? [German Translation]

Many thanks to Alfred Henry for translating my opening presentation of the debate, ‘Do Women Need Feminism’, from English into German, and to Sarah Mir for kindly proof reading it. Alfred Henry has originally posted the translation on his blog, feminismusneindanke. The footnotes are available in English in the original transcript. von Zara Huda Faris (Zara Huda Faris ist Islam-Theologin und lebt in Großbritannien http://zarafaris.com) … Continue reading

Did the Suffragettes Believe in Democracy?

Polling booths were propped open around the country again today; the perennial nagging began: “Women, use your vote! The suffragettes fought tooth and nail to win you this right!“ Women becoming involved in democracy is acclaimed as a ‘victory’ for women — but is participating in the democratic system ever going to bring about justice … Continue reading

A short reflection: On Muslims Being Absent from the Present

Have you ever heard the saying “Everybody wants to change the world, but nobody wants to do the dishes”? It is like this with some (not all, but some, of our Muslim brothers and sisters) – those who are essentially absent from the present, dreaming of the future, yearning for the past, but neglecting what … Continue reading

What’s in a Name? The Feminist Paranoia Against Islamic By-names

It is common for liberal feminists to rage against Abrahamic religions because they claim that the idea of deferring to a God  (who they perceive to be male) or a male Prophet for one’s values and way of life is a violation of a woman’s ‘autonomy’ and ‘agency’. As such, they raise arguments to try … Continue reading

Oppressed Muslim Women? Evaluating Feminist Criticisms of Islam – Lecture by Zara Faris

This year’s Islam Awareness Season throughout UK universities has been very busy for me, alhamdulillah; I’ve delivered lectures with exciting Q&A sessions tackling topics including Islamic Revival and Reformation, Muslims in the West, and the topic of the day, Women in Islam and Feminism. This video is from my lecture at Southampton University (6th March) … Continue reading

My Public Speech on the UK Government and Media’s Attack on Muslim Gender Segregation

Here is my response to the UK Government and media’s attack on Muslim gender segregation, and the intolerance of the Islamic practices of the Muslim minority of the UK. The title of the event was ‘Muslim Women’s Unified Response to the Attack of Gender Segregation’. The event was attended by a panel of female Muslim speakers, … Continue reading

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