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The Future Is Female: Faith & Feminism

The Future Is Female: Faith & Feminism

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Susan Carland, a sociologist of religion and the Deputy Director of Research, Impact, and Engagement for the School of Social Sciences at Monash University in Melbourne. She’s the author of ‘Fighting Hislam: Women, Faith, and Sexism’ and has been listed as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World, and as a 'Muslim Leader of Tomorrow' by the UN Alliance of Civilizations.
Sun Apr 07 2024
Toronto program encourages hijab-wearing women to get on two wheels

Toronto program encourages hijab-wearing women to get on two wheels

Hijabs and Helmets aims to provide education and a welcoming environment to those new to cycling and the city, especially to Muslim women.
Sat Sep 02 2023
The sisterhood of Muslim women uniting football and faith in London team

The sisterhood of Muslim women uniting football and faith in London team

The club also offers a chance to Muslim women to enjoy a break from traditional roles that many say are expected of them.
Tue Nov 08 2022
'Worth 100 men': Women don colourful robes at guardian-free hajj

'Worth 100 men': Women don colourful robes at guardian-free hajj

Laila Al-Qarni urges all Muslim women to attend Saudi Arabia's hajj without a male guardian, after the requirement was shelved last year.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Turkey condemns EU court ruling on headscarf ban as violation of freedoms

Turkey condemns EU court ruling on headscarf ban as violation of freedoms

The ruling was a sign of rising Islamophobia at a time when it said Muslim women in Europe are being subjected to increasing discrimination for their religious beliefs.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Sama-Sama's Shahnas: Ensuring Hijabster Spa in Shariah Style

Sama-Sama's Shahnas: Ensuring Hijabster Spa in Shariah Style

Entrepreneur Shahnas Oli Mohamed started social enterprise Sama-Sama Spa to allow Muslim women the option for beauty treatments that meet Islamic values.
Sun Apr 22 2018
Australia's Hanson wears burqa to parliament in bid to ban them

Australia's Hanson wears burqa to parliament in bid to ban them

Australian far-right senator Pauline Hanson wore a burqa to parliament on Thursday as part of her campaign to ban the all-enveloping garment worn by some Muslim women.
Thu Aug 17 2017
Rohingya villagers tell media of abuses during army crackdown

Rohingya villagers tell media of abuses during army crackdown

Rohingya Muslim women lined up to tell reporters of missing husbands, mothers and sons on Saturday as international media were escorted for the first time to a village in Rakhine.
Sun Jul 16 2017
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslim women hug as they gather for the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, the end of the holy month of Ramadan at Angel Stadium.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Dreamcatcher henna tattoo prohibited for Muslims

Dreamcatcher henna tattoo prohibited for Muslims

Any design which could cause confusion because of its similarity with those of other religious beliefs should be avoided.
Fri Jun 16 2017
Melania and Ivanka Trump, following tradition of western visitors, forgo headscarves in Saudi Arabia

Melania and Ivanka Trump, following tradition of western visitors, forgo headscarves in Saudi Arabia

Both Trump women wore conservative, full-length outfits that covered their arms and legs and loosely resembled an abaya, the full-length robe worn by Muslim women.
Sun May 21 2017
Indonesians vote in Jakarta poll marred by religious divisions

Indonesians vote in Jakarta poll marred by religious divisions

Muslim women shows their ink-stained fingers after voting during the runoff election in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
Wed Apr 19 2017
As reports of hate crimes spike post election, Muslim women turn to self-defense

As reports of hate crimes spike post election, Muslim women turn to self-defense

A 24-year-old Muslim woman is organizing self-defense classes to teach women how to protect themselves if someone tries to grab their hijab.
Tue Nov 22 2016
#TillJannah programme gets attention of young Muslim women

#TillJannah programme gets attention of young Muslim women

Programme director Saiful Redza Mohamad says it discussed various issues concerning women of all ages brought up by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Fri Sep 23 2016
Family members should help single women find partners - Jamil Khir

Family members should help single women find partners - Jamil Khir

This is to avoid single women falling prey to internet fraud, among other problems, the minister says.
Sat Aug 27 2016
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024