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> Women in the past



This website looks at what feminism in Islam can mean to different people and how it might challenge stereotypes both in Islam and feminism, as well as the perceived clash between the two.

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Islam and feminism in the past

Profiles of Muslim women and men who have worked to improve women's lives and rights over history. This is by no means an exhaustive list and we welcome suggestions of other important figures, well known or otherwise.
Al-Muhaddithat
Umm Omara
Fatima Aliye Hanim
Jahanara Begum
Absent voices
Nana Asma'u
Bint al-Shati
Nuriye Ulviye
Umm al-Darda

Case study: Egypt
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Egypt, like most Muslim countries, has a rich history of diverse feminism. 

Here we explore the conversations between 19th century feminists, both religious and secular. 

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