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As part of my recent New Zealand tour, I spoke at the IWCNZ (Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand) Conference, “Passing the Torch”, on the topic of Women and Leadership in Islam. This included discussions of concepts of power, different kinds of leadership, and well known ahadith (sayings of the Prophet (pbuh)) on the matter of female leadership. … Continue reading
For those who prefer the flexibility of audio lectures, there is now a podcast of a lecture I delivered at Canterbury University (New Zealand) this February 2015, titled “What Defines Women’s Rights?” You can listen to the podcast below, as aired on Plains FM who kindly created this podcast or, alternatively, you can download the Plains FM podcast for free and … Continue reading
I’m excited to share that my tour of New Zealand is due to soon begin. I’ll be visiting universities and community venues around the country, inshaAllah, and ending at the IWCNZ “Passing the Torch” Conference in Christchurch. For those in New Zealand, please do come along if I’m in your city. For those who cannot, … Continue reading
A date and venue is finally set for my debate with Julie Bindel and tickets can now be reserved – 28th November at the Institute of Education (London). Further details below. Please note that tickets are very limited, so book early to guarantee your seat and avoid disappointment. ————————————————————————————- MDI BIG DEBATE: Islam or Feminism: … Continue reading
“Find them behind the veil where they hide themselves” The situation of the Muslim woman, and particularly the wearing of the veil, has persistently been used through recent history as the “theme of action” by those working to intellectually subdue Muslim communities. In colonial Egypt, British colonial officials specifically cited the veil and treatment of … Continue reading
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
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
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
Not long ago I was invited onto the Islam Channel to discuss ‘Feminism and Islam’, which really ended up discussing the question, Do Muslims need Feminism, or do they need Islam? The full video is now available to watch on YouTube. Please watch, and share widely. The discussion was televised live on the Islam Channel … Continue reading
MP Sarah Wollaston has publicly expressed her vehement opposition to Muslim females wearing the niqab (face veil) (in The Telegraph, here). Here is part of a brief exchange I had with Wollaston on Twitter: @drwollastonmp: Our schools should teach & encourage girls to communicate not collude with a misogynist opinion that they should be masked … Continue reading
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