The dimensionality of experience: a review of “The Hijab Files”
Maryam Azam explores the modern, and personal experience of wearing a hijab in her debut poetry book, “The Hijab Files”.
Tag Archives: Islam
Beyond Veiled Clichés: The Real Lives of Arab Women
Amal Awad’s book, Beyond Veiled Clichés, invites the wider community to listen to, and connect with, the voices of Arab women.
The Mind of the Islamic State
An accessible and vital account of how the extreme ideology of Salafi jihadism branched off from the peace and acceptance teachings of Islam.
Veiled Observations
Jen McLean explores the experiences of veiled Muslim women in Sydney.
Mona Eltahawy’s sexual revolution manifesto for Arab women
Mona Eltahawy’s depictions of male hatred towards women in the Arab world is aggressive, rage-inducing, and personal, writes Lou Heinrich.
Of “Middle-Eastern Appearance”
How does it feel to seen as guilty of a crime even when you haven’t done anything wrong? Sydney student Omar Bensaidi writes about his experiences with racial profiling.
The text is a living text
Jessica Yu speaks to Amena about her faith, mercy, and the representation of Muslim women in the media.
On Free Speech and Charlie Hebdo
The murders of Charlie Hebdo journalists was a horrific tragedy. But that does not mean the “right to offend” is a cause we should champion, writes Somayra Ismailjee.
What Hijabs and Niqabs Mean to Us
Don’t understand why Muslim women often choose to cover up? Silma Ihram seeks to set the record straight.
Busting veil misconceptions
“What Is Veiling?” is a timely book that provides an understanding and context that has been lacking in discussion about one of the most talked about items of clothing, writes Maya Borom.