{"id":839,"date":"2008-09-12T00:00:52","date_gmt":"2008-09-12T07:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/muslimahmediawatch.wordpress.com\/?p=839"},"modified":"2012-01-05T20:53:46","modified_gmt":"2012-01-06T00:53:46","slug":"friday-links-september-12-2008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/mmw\/2008\/09\/friday-links-september-12-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Links &#8212; September 12, 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"><\/head><body><ul>\n<li>Sudanese women use politics to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/articles\/2008\/09\/07\/56130.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">inspire fashion<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>More <a href=\"http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/2\/hi\/middle_east\/7600670.stm\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">news<\/a> about the four Iranian women\u2019s rights activists who have been jailed. Payvand News <a href=\"http:\/\/www.payvand.com\/news\/08\/sep\/1082.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">features an article <\/a>from one of the three women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Faisal al Yafai writes eloquently about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guardian.co.uk\/commentisfree\/2008\/aug\/28\/islam.gender\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">feminism in the Muslim Middle East<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guardian.co.uk\/commentisfree\/2008\/sep\/08\/religion.gender\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Western feminists\u2019 problem with the veil<\/a>. Cycads <a href=\"http:\/\/cycads.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/08\/unveiling-the-feminist-gaze\/#more-166\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">weighs in<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Clothing store <a href=\"http:\/\/latimesblogs.latimes.com\/babylonbeyond\/2008\/09\/middle-east.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mango plans to open in Tehran<\/a> by the end of the year. I am <em>jealous.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Afghan women <a href=\"http:\/\/the-rumi.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/herat_08.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">become policewomen<\/a> in Herat. Via <a href=\"http:\/\/globalvoicesonline.org\/-\/topics\/gender\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GlobalVoices<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Rickshaw Diaries covers <a href=\"http:\/\/rickshawdiaries.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/08\/islamic-fashion-week\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Islamic Fashion Week<\/a>. Via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deenport.com\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">DeenPort<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Middle East Online <a href=\"http:\/\/www.middle-east-online.com\/english\/?id=27748\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">interviews<\/a> Maheen Zia, founder of the Union for Short Filmmakers of Muslim Countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Yemen Journey explains how <a href=\"http:\/\/openingheart.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/07\/at-ease-with-orthodoxy\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">her viewpoint on Islamic orthodoxy<\/a> has changed after visiting Tarim, Yemen and whether women should visit <a href=\"http:\/\/openingheart.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/09\/should-a-woman-travel-to-tarim-without-a-mahram\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">without mahram escorts<\/a>. Via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deenport.com\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">DeenPort<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Latifah Wadih of New York <a href=\"http:\/\/newyork.craigslist.org\/mnh\/vnn\/829867590.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">is missing<\/a>. Via <a href=\"http:\/\/islamify.com\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Islamify<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wgrz.com\/news\/local\/story.aspx?storyid=60451\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Etidal Abdullah<\/a> of Lackawanna, New York, is also missing. May Allah keep them safe. Mujahideen Ryder has a post about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mujahideenryder.net\/2008\/09\/09\/etidal-abdullah-missing-muslim-sister-in-lackawanna-ny-action-required-now\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">what you can do<\/a>. Via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deenport.com\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">DeenPort<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>More news on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.middle-east-online.com\/english\/?id=27756\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">lawyer who won a discrimination case<\/a>, which we reported on last week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>And more news on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.middle-east-online.com\/english\/?id=27779\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">abandonment<\/a> of the Iranian polygamy bill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Syria has opened its <a href=\"http:\/\/womensenews.org\/article.cfm\/dyn\/aid\/3732\/context\/cover\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">first women\u2019s shelter<\/a>. Improvisations gives her<a href=\"http:\/\/arabwomanprogressivevoice.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/fighting-honor-killing-in-syria.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> two cents<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <em>Saudi Gazette <\/em>reports on an Egyptian <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saudigazette.com.sa\/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&amp;contentID=2008090916751\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">female-only beach<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A sole woman <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sahilonline.org\/english\/news.php?catID=statenews&amp;nid=3296&amp;viewed=0\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">has been appointed<\/a> to a previously all-male Indian <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakf\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">waqf<\/a> board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The burqa <a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthtimes.org\/articles\/show\/230431,burka-to-be-banned-from-dutch-schools-universities-says-minister.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">will be banned<\/a> in Dutch schools and universities. Islam in Europe gives a <a href=\"http:\/\/islamineurope.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/netherlands-proposed-ban-on-burkas-in.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">historic rundown<\/a> of the issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <em>Yemen Times<\/em> features an article about<a href=\"http:\/\/yementimes.com\/article.shtml?i=1188&amp;p=culture&amp;a=1\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Muslim women in marriage<\/a>\u2026written by a Muslim man.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>More news about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/features\/lifestyle\/sfl-fvswimsuitssbsep07,0,7432549.story\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Muslim swimsuits<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Nuseiba discusses the<a href=\"http:\/\/nuseiba.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/08\/veiled-imagery\/#comment-61\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> image of the veiled Muslim woman <\/a>on the cover of books.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Achelois gives her thoughts on <a href=\"http:\/\/achelois.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/06\/on-queen-rania-youtube-fashion-misconceptions-about-islam-and-the-pakistani-woman-in-a-bikini\/#comment-10299\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Queen Rania as a representative of Muslim women<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/achelois.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/07\/carnal-heartbreak\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">shares two important websites<\/a> that can spread awareness of human rights abuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Kyla Pasha writes about the <a href=\"http:\/\/globalcomment.com\/2008\/buried-alive-in-balochistan\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Baluchi honor killings<\/a> in Pakistan for GlobalComment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>HijabMan has <a href=\"http:\/\/hijabman.com\/journal\/why-isnt-hijabman-married-yet-part-two-of-the-muslim-marriage-monster-rawr#cpreview\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">two<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/hijabman.com\/journal\/marry-a-jewish-man-theyre-kosher-the-other-white-meat-guest-post\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">more<\/a> posts about marriage in the Muslim community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvisations reports that a Saudi women\u2019s rights group is <a href=\"http:\/\/arabwomanprogressivevoice.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/against-early-marriages.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">launching a campaign against early marriages<\/a> and that a Saudi researcher is arguing that the Prophet\u2019s wife Ayesha was <a href=\"http:\/\/arabwomanprogressivevoice.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/nine-or-nineteen.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">actually nineteen<\/a> when she was married, instead of nine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>IslamOnline\u2019s Amara Bamba looks at the French hejab ban on its <a href=\"http:\/\/www.islamonline.net\/servlet\/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;cid=1203758927834&amp;pagename=Zone-English-Euro_Muslims%2FEMELayout\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">four-year anniversary<\/a>. Via <a href=\"http:\/\/talkislam.info\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TalkIslam<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cycads <a href=\"http:\/\/cycads.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/02\/ramadhan-tv-four-wives-one-man-a-digested-synopsis\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">gives her thoughts<\/a> on the movie <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wmm.com\/filmcatalog\/pages\/c718.shtml\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Four Women \u2014 One Man<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A look at two Iranian <a href=\"http:\/\/www.we-change.org\/english\/spip.php?article280\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">plays that protest polygamy<\/a>. Via <a href=\"http:\/\/azadehpourzand.blogspot.com\/2008\/05\/protest-theater-glance-at-two-plays-on.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Azadeh Pourzand<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The Iranian government <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/articles\/2008\/09\/09\/56274.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">denies allegations<\/a> that it\u2019s discriminatory to women. Ohhhhhhhkay. More <a href=\"http:\/\/www.presstv.ir\/detail.aspx?id=68948&amp;sectionid=351020101\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/?page=1&amp;section=0&amp;article=114077&amp;d=10&amp;m=9&amp;y=2008&amp;pix=kingdom.jpg&amp;category=Kingdom\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">story<\/a> is heart-breaking. May Allah protect these three sisters, both from their father and from a system that refuses to listen to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Al Jazeera looks at a family in the middle of <a href=\"http:\/\/english.aljazeera.net\/news\/europe\/2008\/09\/20089915285235465.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ireland\u2019s hejab ban debate<\/a>. The <em>Irish Times<\/em> reports about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/newspaper\/ireland\/2008\/0902\/1220301235391.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">group lobbying for the right to wear headscarves<\/a> in schools and Ali Selim gives a pretty\u2026uh\u2026<a href=\"http:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/newspaper\/opinion\/2008\/0910\/1220919677396.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">interesting opinion<\/a> on Muslim women vs. non-Muslim women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been <a href=\"http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/2\/hi\/south_asia\/7605969.stm\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">granted bail<\/a>. More from <a href=\"http:\/\/english.aljazeera.net\/news\/asia\/2008\/09\/20089116820305676.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Al Jazeera<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>MidEast Youth\u2019s Jahanshah Rashidian outlines Iran\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mideastyouth.com\/2008\/09\/09\/gender-division\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">gender segregation and its history<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>MuslimMatters shares an <a href=\"http:\/\/muslimmatters.org\/2008\/09\/09\/dr-aafias-sister-the-american-ambassador-is-lying\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">interview with Dr. Aafia Siddiqui\u2019s sister<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A Muslim woman claims that she has been fired from UPS because she wouldn\u2019t \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.upi.com\/Top_News\/2008\/09\/09\/Woman_UPS_fired_me_because_Im_Muslim\/UPI-12821220974642\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">hike up her long skirt<\/a>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailystar.com.lb\/article.asp?edition_id=10&amp;categ_id=5&amp;article_id=95614\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">More<\/a> about Egyptian women speaking out about harassment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Palestinian soap opera <em>Matabb<\/em> airs during Ramadan, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthtimes.org\/articles\/show\/228652,sex-love-violence--first-palestinian-soap-ready-to-air.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">promises to be a thriller<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adnkronos.com\/AKI\/English\/CultureAndMedia\/?id=1.0.2474743976\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Self-immolation<\/a> is on the rise among Afghan women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The ruling that Dutch military forces are not liable for their failure to keep Bosnians <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adnkronos.com\/AKI\/English\/Politics\/?id=1.0.2474744103\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">doesn\u2019t sit well<\/a> with Bosnian mothers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>During Ramadan, Algerian mosques become <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/articles\/2008\/09\/10\/56328.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">places to find a husband or wife<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Al Jazeera shows one Iraqi refugee\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/english.aljazeera.net\/news\/americas\/2008\/09\/20089110405100665.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">difficult journey <\/a>to the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <em>Guardian<\/em> examines whether Iraqi female suicide bombers are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guardian.co.uk\/world\/2008\/sep\/11\/iraq.alqaida\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">villains or victims<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guardian.co.uk\/world\/2008\/sep\/11\/afghanistan.gender\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">profiles<\/a> Dr. Roshanak Wardak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Shahed Amanullah argues that <em>The Jewel of Medina<\/em> is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guardian.co.uk\/commentisfree\/2008\/sep\/09\/islam.religion\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">nothing for Muslims to fear<\/a>. MuslimMatter\u2019s AnonyMouse <a href=\"http:\/\/muslimmatters.org\/2008\/09\/10\/the-jewel-of-medinah\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">disagrees<\/a>. Andrea Useem throws in her <a href=\"http:\/\/www.slate.com\/id\/2199726\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">two cents<\/a> for Slate. altmuslim\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.altmuslim.com\/a\/a\/n\/2799\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">interviews<\/a> the author.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A Muslim woman is conducting a study that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.manrilla.net\/blog\/2008\/09\/10\/looking-for-african-american-muslim-women-to-participate-in-research\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">needs African American Muslim women to participate<\/a>. Via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deenport.com\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">DeenPort<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ijtema.net\/2008\/09\/10\/eytan-tiryaki\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ijtema<\/a> profiles female calligrapher <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tiryakiart.com\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ayten Tiryaki<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Two women go on a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk\/news\/Drunken-Leeds-sisters-in-racist.4477360.jp\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">drunken tirade<\/a> against two Muslim women in Leeds, Britain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iht.com\/articles\/2008\/09\/10\/arts\/seno.php\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">movie<\/a> about the woman who died after receiving a major beating opened at the Toronto Film Festival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.philly.com\/philly\/hp\/news_update\/20080910_Has_cop_a_right_to_Muslim_headcover_.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>Philadelphia Daily News<\/em><\/a> reports on the Philadelphia Police Departments\u2019 ban on religious symbols (including the headscarf) and one female Muslim officer\u2019s appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Local Chinese authorities have banned Muslim men from growing beards and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/articles\/2008\/09\/11\/56408.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Muslim women from wearing headscarves<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Morocco has sent female preachers to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/articles\/2008\/09\/11\/56402.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">expatriate communities<\/a> in the West.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>After finishing an important exam, several girls in a Tanzanian school <a href=\"http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/2\/hi\/africa\/7610744.stm\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">fainted<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>GlobalVoices examines the way Saudi women use religion to <a href=\"http:\/\/globalvoicesonline.org\/2008\/09\/05\/saudi-arabia-finding-strength-and-empowerment-in-religion\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">empower themselves and gain standing<\/a> within the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Nigerian women face <a href=\"http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/2\/hi\/africa\/7609981.stm\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">societal pressure<\/a> to get married.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A Muslim filmmaker <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hahmed.com\/blog\/2008\/09\/11\/please-help-support-muslim-filmmaker-lena-khan-on-her-latest-project\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">needs your help<\/a> for her next project. Via <a href=\"http:\/\/deenport.com\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">DeenPort<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Koonj writes about the <a href=\"http:\/\/koonjblog.wordpress.com\/2008\/07\/30\/single-muslim-and-female-a-gendered-forecast-of-the-american-muslim-community\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">single Muslim female<\/a>. Via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ijtema.net\/2008\/09\/11\/single-muslim-and-female-a-gendered-forecast-of-the-american-muslim-community\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ijtema<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Iraq\u2019s Minister for Women\u2019s Affairs urges the government to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.middle-east-online.com\/english\/?id=27834\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">rehabilitate<\/a> \u201cwould-be\u201d female suicide bombers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lebanon\u2019s Fadlallah <a href=\"http:\/\/www.muslimnews.co.uk\/news\/news.php?article=14831\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">urges women to become involved<\/a> in politics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Irfan Yusuf writes that violence against [Muslim] women <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/section\/2\/story.cfm?c_id=2&amp;objectid=10531715\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">won\u2019t stop until men speak out<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The Nation<\/em> interview\u2019s KABOBfests\u2019 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thenation.com\/doc\/20080929\/kabob\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May Alhassen<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Achelois outlines the history of <a href=\"http:\/\/achelois.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/11\/a-short-history-of-women%e2%80%99s-headcovering-during-prayer\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">covering one\u2019s hair for prayer<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Sana Saeed writes about how Google<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcgilldaily.com\/article\/4305-googling-myself-how-sana-saeed\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> ruined her life.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/organicmuslimah.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/my-911.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Organica<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunnisisters.com\/?p=3091\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Subtopian Sunni Sister<\/a> write personal reflections about 9\/11.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The Washington Post<\/em> has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/wp-dyn\/content\/video\/2008\/08\/09\/VI2008080902287.html?hpid=topnews\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">a few videos<\/a> about hijab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sudanese women use politics to inspire fashion. 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