sister-hood is an award-winning digital magazine spotlighting the diverse voices of women of Muslim heritage.
Like Farrokhzad I ask you to bring a lamp and a window when you come. Please do not forget them. I am here sitting in the dark repeating the same thoughts in my head over and over again….
Who would have thought that the most populated Muslim country in the world would be bold enough to revive the Feminist Festival, once held over a decade ago? The Jakarta Feminists’ Discussion Group, consisting of feminists from all different background…
Fighting injustice begins within our own communities. It is true: one person can change the world. It begins with you and your surroundings. It’s time to take a stand for what you believe in and allow your voice to be…
“Rap is something you do. Hip Hop is something you live.” KRS-One I am of Haitian-Cuban heritage, and Maram is of Sudani heritage. We both grew up in America and have viewed our identity as black Muslims through the lens…
‘Our lives have been ruined, we cannot show our face in polite society, your sister’s marriage prospects were ruined, and your brother has been forever lost. Why did you do this to us? All to have fun roaming around with…
I was born on the west coast of Turkey, in Izmir: one of the least conservative and most secular cities in Turkey. I was registered as a Muslim. That’s how it works in Turkey; as soon as you’re born, your…
This week, it emerged that an outspoken, fiery local councillor Amina Lone had been deselected by her political party from the forthcoming local elections in Manchester. For some this would not have come as a surprise. For the past year…
Historically, Afghan women have endured a sustained system of male domination that has objectified and oppressed them. This oppression is deeply rooted in Afghan culture. It penetrates every aspect of the everyday lives of Afghan women. One of the most…
After spending some of my pre-teen years in Karachi, Pakistan, I learnt that beauty was simple: fair meant beautiful, hairy meant ugly. This is an inconvenient truth, that can be corroborated by most South Asian and Middle-Eastern women. The goal…
Purdah means to seclude oneself from others, to wear enveloping clothing, to veil; it also means curtains. Burqa, niqab and hijab are all forms of the practice of Purdah. My interest in Purdah was activated after a powerful visual encounter…
he would pick the fullest one from his tree lift and place me next to him equal so i could watch as he unfolded the pomegranate placing every seed gently into rose-water & melted sugar. i would reach push…
sister-hood is a digital magazine and a series of live events. We create platforms for women of Muslim heritage to speak for themselves, rather than being spoken for or spoken about. sister-hood challenges stereotypes and promotes the fearless, progressive, creative voices of women of Muslim heritage.
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