Allah Doesn't Want Muslim Women to Post their Photos on Social Media says Islamic Scholar
New Age Islam News Bureau
28 October2024
· Allah Doesn't Want Muslim Women to Post their Photos on Social Media says Islamic Scholar
· Young Afghan woman found murdered in Southern Tehran
· 'When will the war end?': Senior citizens among scores in UAE who packed aid for women in Lebanon
· Woman pays tribute to father murdered by Islamic State terrorists 10 years ago
· Paris show spotlights Afghan women who 'lost hope'
· Imprisoned Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Transferred to Hospital in Iran
· A festival showcasing the diversity and strength of Muslim women
· Young Saudi woman fulfills dream of supporting ‘butterfly skin’ patients
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
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Young Afghan woman found murdered in Southern Tehran
By Fidel Rahmati
October 28, 2024
Iranian media reported the discovery of the body of an Afghan woman on Friday in the Qiamdasht area, located in the southern part of Tehran.
The Tehran police have arrested three men on suspicion of being involved in her murder. The main motive behind the crime remains unknown.
According to Iranian reports, the young woman’s body was found on Friday, October 25th, in one of the streets of Qiamdasht, Tehran. The motive and details behind the murder are yet to be determined.
The Islamic Republic’s newspaper wrote that preliminary investigations suggested the victim had been killed elsewhere.
The perpetrators reportedly concealed the body inside a wardrobe before transporting it to a selected village location.
Following police investigations, three suspects connected to the case have been identified and detained. The police are continuing their efforts to clarify the details of this crime.
The young Afghan woman’s body has been sent to the forensic department for more thorough examinations. The suspects are undergoing further interrogation to uncover additional aspects of the case.
Amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the situation for Afghan refugees has worsened significantly. Many are forced to flee their homeland to seek safety, only to encounter new dangers in host countries.
This tragic incident underscores the vulnerability and precarious existence that many Afghan refugees face in their search for stability and security.
The dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has driven countless families to leave their homes, facing life-threatening challenges and discrimination.
There is an urgent need for international organizations and host countries to strengthen protections for Afghan refugees, ensuring their basic human rights are upheld and addressing the systemic issues that put their lives at risk.
Source:khaama.com
https://www.khaama.com/young-afghan-woman-found-murdered-in-southern-tehran/
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'When will the war end?': Senior citizens among scores in UAE who packed aid for women in Lebanon
27 Oct 2024
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Dozens of women flocked to the General Women’s Union in Abu Dhabi last week to help pack aid for the women in Lebanon. The conflict has affected many in different ways.
Dr Fadia Karam, a dermatologist and mother of five, said she was not sure how much longer her clinic and lab would remain safe under the turmoil in Lebanon over the past few weeks.
Not a stranger to the UAE, Karam has been visiting the capital for the past 25 years for work, and was planning to move permanently with her children, aged between 23 and 30, before the crisis began.
“When the war broke, I could not travel any more. Everything has shut down, including my clinic and lab; I cannot practice my work. As soon as the fighting stops, I will travel to transfer everything here; the situation in Lebanon is unstable,” said the 59-year-old.
“When the war broke, I could not travel any more. Everything has shut down, including my clinic and lab; I cannot practice my work. As soon as the fighting stops, I will travel to transfer everything here; the situation in Lebanon is unstable,” said the 59-year-old.
Her daughter Fadya Awad, founder of IAM Cosmetics, said that while her house was fairly far from the areas that were destroyed, she was worried about the safety of her near and dear ones, living amid constant uncertainty.
“I am happy we are here now and doing what we can to help our country and people, but I miss all of Lebanon,” she added.
Amal Haamze, a 64-year-old UAE resident, is one of the many impacted by the crisis. “Our houses were destroyed in the August 4 explosion,” she said. "When will this war end? I don’t know."
Haamze accompanied her mother on her work visits to Abu Dhabi since she was a child, and has been a resident for years. She said she has always thought of the capital as her second home, “and each time the UAE supports Lebanon during crises, I feel it more and more.”
“I feel grateful that even the items we are packing are of the best quality,” she said.
Some are eagerly waiting to return to their homeland. Jumana Sareiddine, 64, said she couldn’t wait for the war to be over to return to her friends and family; she was visiting her daughters in UAE when the unrest started.
“I am constantly following the news and calling my loved ones and praying for them; I have been keen on volunteering for all aid events so I can support them anyway I can."
Abdulaziz Al Zaidi, head of projects at the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, said around 5,000 packages containing women’s essential products were to be distributed across affected areas.
“This initiative has brought together women from all nationalities in aid for their fellow women in Lebanon,” he said.
The campaign which took place at the Women’s Union headquarters on Wednesday, was held under the patronage of the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF).
Source:khaleejtimes.com
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/when-will-the-war-end-senior-citizens-among-hundreds-in-uae-who-packed-aid-for-women-in-lebanon
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Woman pays tribute to father murdered by Islamic State terrorists 10 years ago
October 28, 2024
The daughter of a British aid worker murdered by so-called Islamic State terrorists has remembered him as a caring man who “loved life” at a memorial service to mark 10 years since his death.
Bethany Haines said her father David Haines would not want to be remembered as “the man in the orange jumpsuit” but as someone who loved his family.
Friends and family gathered in Perth in Scotland for the service, which Ms Haines organised to celebrate the life of her father and to remember all other hostages.
Mr Haines, from Perth, was captured by militants in Syria in March 2013 while delivering aid to the war-torn country.
The father of two was beheaded in 2014 after being held by a terrorist cell dubbed “The Beatles” because of their English accents.
Footage of Mr Haines’ murder was posted online. His remains have never been discovered.
Speaking at the service on Sunday Ms Haines said: “It’s hard to believe it is 10 years since my world was shattered and I had to accept that I was never going to see my dad again.
“It has been a long and hard 10 years with many ups and downs. The pain has never gone away and probably never will but I learned to cope with it and channel my energies into positive things.”
Ms Haines said she was inspired by a brother and sister she met on a trip to Syria in 2019 who had witnessed the massacre of several members of their family in their home but had created something positive by turning their living room into a library and community hub.
She said: “This inspired me to keep living my life to the best and enjoying myself, that’s exactly what my dad would want me to do.
“He would not want to be remembered as the man in the orange jumpsuit, he would want to be remembered as the man who loved his family, who was generous, who wanted to help in any way he could and who loved life.”
She described her father as “strong, kind and caring” and said he would have loved becoming a grandfather and spending time with her son.
Ms Haines also stressed that her father’s death was not about religion but was due to “bad men doing bad things”.
The service also paid tribute to six other hostages who suffered similar fates to Mr Haines: aid workers Alan Henning, Kayla Mueller and Peter Kassig and journalists James Foley, Steven Sotloff and John Cantlie.
A slide show featuring photographs of them and Mr Haines was played during the service at Perth Congregational Church.
Minister Gordon Campbell, who led the service, said: “We are here to remember David and all the other hostages and it’s important that we do so.”
He referred to testimonies from other former hostages who spent time in captivity with Mr Haines and spoke highly of him.
Mr Campbell said: “In the most difficult of circumstances David was supporting others, mediating in disputes, keeping spirits up and being strong for others.”
Two British nationals, El Shafee Elsheikh and Alexanda Kotey, are serving life in US jails for their involvement in the plot to kill hostages.
A third man, Mohammed Emwazi, dubbed Jihadi John, who was believed to have featured in shocking videos of IS beheadings of a number of captives, was killed in a drone strike in 2015.
Ms Haines thanked those who have supported her over the past decade, including the families of other hostages, the US government and the charity Hostage International.
Source:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/woman-pays-tribute-to-father-murdered-by-islamic-state-terrorists-10-years-ago/a1689906975.html
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Paris show spotlights Afghan women who 'lost hope'
Oct 28, 2024
Posing in a pink hijab in front of a window, 14-year-old Muska will soon be married "in exchange for a well and some solar panels", explains the caption on her photograph.
There are dozens of images of Afghan women and girls like Muska at the Paris exhibition "No Woman's Land", which offers a glimpse into their private lives, despair and rare moments of joy.
Iranian-Canadian photographer Kiana Hayeri, 36, lived in Kabul for seven years and has regularly contributed to outlets including the New York Times and National Geographic.
Many tough stories are told in the exhibition but Hayeri said her feelings had been worsened by the changes in Afghanistan during the six months she worked on the project.
"Some of the women that, even two and a half years into Taliban's returning to power, were still trying to do things and making it happen... well they also lost hope," she added.
The photographer worked with French researcher Melissa Cornet, 32, to interview over 100 women and girls in seven Afghan provinces.
"One of the questions we asked the women was: '"Do you have any hope that your situation can improve under the Taliban?'," said Cornet, a lawyer who lived in Kabul for over two years until the hardliners reclaimed Kabul.
"And almost systematically the answer was no."
- 'Locked up' -
The Taliban have established what the UN has called "gender apartheid" since taking power in August 2021.
Women have been barred from education beyond primary school, visiting parks, gyms and beauty salons, or even going outside at almost any time without a chaperone.
One recent measure -- following a hyper-strict interpretation of Islamic law like the others -- even forbids women from speaking loudly in public.
For now, "there's barely any light at the end of the tunnel," Hayeri said.
Cornet said the haphazard layout of the exhibition, running until November 18 at the Refectoire des Cordeliers in Paris, recalls "how confined (Afghan women) now are to these interior spaces," Cornet said.
"All of the women we met, except for a couple of encounters, it happened in their homes or at our home for security reasons, because there's just no third places where we could safely meet," she added.
Some photos show women or teenagers smiling, dancing or celebrating a birthday indoors.
Such moments claim "their right to joy, to freedom and to the celebration of their femininity," one caption reads.
- 'Change nothing' -
Other pictures focus on silent acts of resistance, such as study in underground schools.
Most photos simply show how tragic everyday life can be for Afghan women.
In one, two cupped hands hold a ring belonging to Halima, who is "holding the wedding band of her husband, who died of a heart attack the day of his release from jail for activism," the caption explains.
The portrait of Muska shows a girl recently expelled with her family from Pakistan, where she was born.
"Because her family is struggling financially, they accepted the marriage offer from the son of the landlord," Cornet said.
Muska was effectively sold for "a well and solar panels... the equivalent of probably $300-$400," she added.
Hayeri and Cornet's knowledge of Afghanistan and their contacts allowed them to secure the poignant photos. Hayeri said she felt "heartbroken and helpless".
"How's it going to change anything?," she asked.
"We know exactly how the situation is... it's just that there's no political will right now to do more to help them in Afghanistan, but also to help them leave Afghanistan and be welcome in Europe or in the US," Cornet added.
The NATO coalition that fought a Taliban insurgency for 20 years before withdrawing in 2021 highlighted women's rights as one of its major causes.
Critics say that has now been forgotten. "We just don't talk enough about the responsibility we have" to Afghan women, Cornet said.
Source:iosconews.com
https://www.iosconews.com/news/nation/article_774d5f19-8f64-5235-b5b5-171da9b127cf.html
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Imprisoned Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Transferred to Hospital in Iran
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was transferred to a hospital on Sunday after a nine-week delay in receiving urgent medical care.
Her husband, Taghi Rahmani, took to X to express deep concern over Mohammadi's severe deterioration in health. "Nine weeks of delayed treatment, in addition to years of imprisonment and solitary confinement, have seriously harmed Narges's health. She now requires a prolonged period of medical care."
Mohammadi, who suffers from heart disease, a breast tumor, and chronic back pain, had been repeatedly denied transfer for necessary medical procedures, including angiography and medical evaluations.
Over 70 political and social activists issued a strong condemnation of the authorities' actions, warning that the continued refusal of medical care was leading to Mohammadi's "silent death."
The activists highlighted that her case exemplifies a broader crisis affecting numerous political and civil prisoners in Iran.
On October 24, her cellmates protested the denial of medical access. In a letter, they disclosed that despite a September directive for angioplasty, three letters from her specialist, and urgent requests from both the prison doctor and the head of Evin prison's medical team, authorities blocked her transfer, citing "higher-level directives."
Mohammadi, a prominent figure in Iran's human rights movement, has spent ten of the past fourteen years in prison.
Source:iranwire.com
https://iranwire.com/en/women/135481-imprisoned-nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-transferred-to-hospital-in-iran/
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A festival showcasing the diversity and strength of Muslim women
28 Oct 2024
Muslim Agenda celebrates the voices, creativity and strength of Muslim women in all their diversity. This landmark event, which takes place on the weekend of 9-10 November 2024, is a showcase of community leaders, trailblazers, artists and other speakers who will come together for two days of thought-provoking panels, hands-on workshops and interactive installations.
First established in Sydney in 2022 as Australia’s first Muslim Women’s Festival, the Muslim-led collective this year returns with the same objective: empowerment, enrichment and elevation. For the first time, events will occur at the Immigration Museum – a perfect setting to honour the fact that many of the guests have come from far and away before making Australian home.
The Festival features over 60 Australian Muslim women, including Olympian Tina Rahimi, Senator Fatima Payman, author Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Dr Bushra Othman and many more. Each of these expert speakers are trailblazers in their fields and bring a wealth of knowledge in a range of panel talks and Q&A sessions over the two days.
Muslim Agenda is, after all, a gathering of voices by and for diverse Muslim women. Its program highlights the resilience and complexity of navigating multiple identities, as well as challenging stereotypes and confronting barriers both within the wider society and within their own communities.
Visitors will be able to learn from successful Muslim women, build networks and foster collaborations during this weekend of illuminating and inspiring events.
With over 30 talks and workshops available, there will be something to pique interest and curiosity. From conversations about the cost of free speech, to connections in the digital age, to advocating against racism on the front lines and dealing with being visibly Muslim in media, the Festival is sure to spark some robust discussion.
For a more interactive and creative experience, there is a calligraphy workshop (for kids), a ‘Paint ‘n’ Sip’ Session (with mocktails, not alcohol), an Islamic ‘crafternoon’, and events platforming poetry, henna and even Taekwondo. There are also learning sessions about destigmatising divorce and navigating financial literacy.
Food for thought? Certainly! But attendees won’t go literally hungry either as over two dozen stalls and food trucks will be stationed at the Museum to sate any appetite.
Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian. Her debut, a collection of poetry called Turbulence, came out in 2020 and was released by University of Western Australia Publishing (UWAP). Her second collection, Decadence, was published in July 2022, also by UWAP. Her third book, Essence, will be published in 2025. Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy
Source:artshub.com.au
https://www.artshub.com.au/news/sponsored-content/a-festival-showcasing-the-diversity-and-strength-of-muslim-women-2755793/
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Young Saudi woman fulfills dream of supporting ‘butterfly skin’ patients
SALEH FAREED
October 27, 2024
JEDDAH: A young Saudi woman with a rare skin condition has realised her dream by founding a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by epidermolysis bullosa, commonly known as “butterfly skin.”
Abrar Al-Othman, who was born with this genetic disorder that causes painful blisters from even minimal contact, revealed her identity a decade ago and turned to social media to spread positivity. She has written three books about the disease, hoping to inspire others who face similar challenges.
Despite the obstacles she has faced, Al-Othman saw an opportunity to make a difference for this patient population and expand her efforts from personal initiatives to national programs.
With the support of her father and sister, she established “The Butterfly” organization to raise awareness and provide resources for families affected by this rare disorder.
Arab News met Al-Othman, 29, at the organization’s first community activity in Jeddah over the weekend, where they set up an awareness corner in a shopping mall.
She said: “The Butterfly organization was founded three months ago, and here we are witnessing its first activity. Yes, it is a dream come true for me because I have been raising my voice alone, but now I have a strong support team to help spread the message about the disease and support patients living with butterfly skin.”
Patients and their families attended the three-day event, along with a few supporting associations, highlighting the importance of this support in improving patients’ quality of life and raising awareness about the disease. This community activity coincides with Epidermolysis Bullosa Week.
The Butterfly board’s chairperson, Renad Al-Othman, said that this week is EB Awareness Week and that The Butterfly organization, which provides hope and support for EB patients and their families, is working to combat the disease by creating a butterfly effect in the community through its social media platforms and events like this.
“This is the first activity of our new organization, which is considered as the first in the Kingdom to provide hope and support for EB patients and their families,” she said.
Hamid Al-Othman, chairman of the board of The Butterfly, said that the aim of establishing the association was to raise awareness in the community and provide assistance to patients in finding solutions and reducing the exacerbation of diseases for those who cannot afford treatment.
Dr. Hani Al-Afghani, a consultant oncologist and cancer geneticist at Security Forces Hospital Makkah, told Arab News: “Most people may not know about epidermolysis bullosa, but it is hard to forget once you see it. Currently, there is no cure for the disease.”
Source:arabnews.com
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2576974/saudi-arabia
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