Category Archives: herstory

Islamic History and the Women You Never Hear About: Zaat al-Khaal

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

The very earliest of the Umayyads did not keep harems of jawari (or slave women, if I can translate roughly for a moment), but instead a woman’s power was rightfully her own, and her nobility was measured by her defiance. … Continue reading →

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Islamic History and the Women You Never Hear About: Kahula bint Azwar

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Kahula bint Azwar, who belongs in the warriors series, is nothing short of legendary. Most notably the ardent heroine charged to the rescue of her abducted brother, who was also a soldier and had been taken prisoner by the Byzantine … Continue reading →

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Islamic History and the Women You Never Hear About: Al Shifa bint Abdullah

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Along with contributing to medical necessities and engaging in politics Al Shifa bint Abdulla was the first female teacher in the early Muslim community. She is mentioned in nearly every text, but her name is seldom heard during sermons at … Continue reading →

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Islamic History and the Women You Never Hear About: Women Leading Men in Prayer

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

“In the early days of the Muslim community, there were women who made the call to prayer, and there were also women who led the ritual prayer not only for women but also for men. In particular, Umm Waraqa bint … Continue reading →

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Guest post at WoodTurtle: “The Right of the Inquiring Feminine”

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

WoodTurtle, who is amazing and fabulous, (AND JUST GAVE BIRTH TO HER SECOND CHILD, subhan’Allah!! Inappropriate announcement? Suck it, patriarchy! …That has to do with the post. You’ll see) graciously invited me to guest post. If you are interested in … Continue reading →

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Lilith / Eve, a Question of Translation

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Has it been over a week since I’d last written? Hi. It’s me. Are you still there? =P I haven’t much time, unfortunately. But here’s an entry of what’s been on my mind, though hastily written. If you remember from … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of Fatima

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Though men and women may have appropriated Fatima in different ways, men as usual authored nearly all of the preserved literature regarding her biography, so that censored writings of history function as a paradigm. This symbol of Fatima has consequently … Continue reading →

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