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Why should I identify as feminist? (in 5 mins)

[Podcast] Coffee with Karim – Muslim Women and Feminism

Grab a cup of your favourite coffee and listen in on my recent discussion with Brother Karim Serageldin where we discussed feminism, women’s rights, and shari’ah on his insightful podcast, ‘Coffee with Kareem’. Thank you to Brother Karim for hosting me, and watch this space for part 2!

TRAILER: Islam or Feminism Debate: Which One Truly Liberates Women?

Watch below the TRAILER for the ‘Islam or Feminism Debate: Which One Truly Liberates Women?’ MDI has released the trailer for the upcoming debate video of the debate that featured myself debating the renowned Feminist writer, journalist and activist, Julie Bindel, on the topic of Islam and Feminism. FULL DEBATE WILL BE PUBLISHED ONLINE 22nd … Continue reading →

Podcast: What Defines Women’s Rights? By Zara Faris

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 →

TICKET RESERVATIONS NOW LIVE: Islam or Feminism – which one can truly liberate women?

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 →

Radio Debate: Should the Niqab (veil) be banned in Britain?

A Radio Debate for Voice of Russia UK A few days ago, I was invited onto Voice of Russia UK Radio to participate in a debate regarding whether the Niqab (face veil) should be banned in Britain, along with Nabila Ramdani (journalist), Julie Bindel (feminist), and Dr Taj Hargey. You can listen to this debate … Continue reading →

Opening presentation from the debate, ‘Do Women Need Feminism?’

This 14 minute trailer is my opening presentation from the debate with Natalie Bennett (Green Party Leader), ‘Do Women Need Feminism?’, which was held on 28 February 2013. The video of the full debate will be released Thursday 21 March 2013. YOUTUBE: VIMEO: