More Moroccan women are taking classes to become religious female guides (mourchidates). Mashallah! Women in Bangladesh undergo a three-day course to learn about their rights under Islam. A Muslim woman in Vancouver, Canada, is allegedly fired from her job because of her religion. Just Another Angry Black Woman? talks about why lots of Black American […]

Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan, has been murdered. May Allah grant her and the country she loved so much peace. What’s especially disgusting about this news is that, in many outlets, it’s being accompanied by an assessment of the price of goods, stocks, currency, or oil. A woman has been murdered, and all […]

Khalilah Sabra writes a very interesting essay about sexual violence and Muslim communities. Dr. Asad Khan writes about a few high-profile Muslim women who seek the full development of women’s rights in Muslim communities. Haroon Siddiqui writes about Aqsa Parvez’ murder being used as a tool for “cultural warfare.” He makes some great points about […]

Muslimah Media Watch wishes all of its readers a happy Eid al-Adha!

Salaam waleykum, dear readers! It’s looking like a good week for us, alhamdulillah! Muslimah Media Watch earned an Honorable Mention at the fourth annual Brass Crescent Awards! We’d like to thank all of our readers, who provide us with new viewpoints and great comments, and we’d like to thank all those who voted for us! […]

Salaam, loyal readers! I hope you’ve gotten your votes in and confirmed for the Brass Crescent Awards; they end today! Also, the newest issue of Bitch magazine is out; be sure to pick up a copy so you can read one of MMW’s earlier posts, featured in the Love It/Shove It section.   A young […]

States in Nigeria adopt a softer side of shari’a, and thousands of young women reap the benefits. A group in Miami focuses on combating domestic violence against South Asian women in Florida. The city workers of Vienna have new uniforms, with an optional headscarf for female Muslim workers. Iran decides to reopen the case of […]

We made it, alhamdulillah! We’re finalists for the fourth annual Brass Crescent Awards! (jumping up and down excitedly) Muslimah Media Watch would like to thank our readers for helping us get this far, and for all of the support and feedback you’ve offered us! We’d also like to encourage you to vote here! The polls […]

Crowded out of a masjid? Not allowed to enter in the first place because the mosque is full of ignorant men who think women shouldn’t be allowed in a place of worship that Allah (swt) granted them? Well then take it to the streets! Muslim women in India offer prayers outside because they can’t get […]

Muslimah Media Watch would like to introduce Melinda, our newest contributor. Melinda is a college student. A convert to Islam, she seeks to reconcile the differences — especially the perceived differences — between “Islam” and “Western culture.” She’s also looking to see the Muslim community grow more progressive, an important factor in bridging this divide. […]