As Muslims are facing increased threat in several countries, like the unending public lynching and the recent open call for genocide by the Hindutwa militia in India, some sections of them are shrinking into their shells. Hijab or veil is one expression of this shrinking phenomena. This uniform, often black, lose covering over one’s dress, known as purdah in south[Read More...]
One of the enduring myths of the Twentieth Century and now on into the Twenty-First, is that the Second World War was fought to keep us free from tyranny, with particular reference to racial and religious persecution. The Nazis persecuted not only Jews but Jehovah’s Witnesses. Up until Hitler betrayed Stalin in 1941, the comrades […]
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad has inspired toy manufacturer Mattel's first ever hijab-wearing Barbie
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Online campaign #WhiteWednesdays, which protests the obligatory wearing of headscarves for women in Iran, is gaining momentum
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Guest post by SARAH ATHER My life has revolved around the concept of God. I have been a Muslim, a theist, an agnostic and an atheist in all types of phases of my life. I am sure, I am still just growing and my perceptions will mature as I grow. My Muslim identity slowly faded … Continue reading A Non-believing Muslim’s Experience of Islamophobia
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY has requested an additional $5 million more added to an end-of-the-year federal funding bill to protect buildings housing religious and nonprofit groups. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Hate crimes are up, and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) is trying to have $5 million more added to an end-of-the-year federal funding bill.
Hundreds of men have shared photos on social media of themselves wearing headscarves to draw attention to Iranian women being forced to cover their hair in publicThe post Men take a stand for the right to unveil appeared first on Positive News.
