Faith in times of fear
How Muslim women are coping with backlash after recent events.
The Paris attacks and recent San Bernardino shooting have revived an ongoing conversation about Muslim women’s safety. The hijab, or headscarf, is often at the centre of that discussion. Some community leaders have advised their sisters to forgo covering in order to protect themselves in public or to find other ways to cover without drawing attention. Others are promoting safety through self-defence tips and classes specifically for Muslim women. But there are a number of people who believe taking any of these routes is submitting to rising anti-Muslim sentiment. We’ll speak to Muslim women about their recent experiences and the decisions they are making about expressing their faith. Join in with your questions and comments at 19:30 GMT.
On today’s episode, we speak with:
Dilshad Ali @DilshadDAli @PatheosMuslim
Managing editor, Patheos Muslim
patheos.com/blogs/muslimahnextdoor
Donna Auston @TinyMuslimah
Doctoral candidate, Rutgers University
donnaauston.com
Amina Khan
Founder, Amanah Fitness
amanahfitness.com
Hosai Mojaddidi @hosaimojo
Co-founder, MentalHealth4Muslims
mentalhealth4muslims.com
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