Book Review: G. Willow Wilson’s The Butterfly Mosque
After reading Ali Eteraz’s Children of Dust, I bemoaned the lack of examples in literature—and even in the public discourse—of healthy relationships and interactions between Muslim men and women. In...
View ArticleG. Willow Wilson: On Women, the Media, and Islam
Editor’s Note: Readers, since this has been a busy week of travel for me, I haven’t been able to put together a regular Friday links. But we’ve got a treat for you! Enjoy Raaz’s interview with G....
View ArticleBook Review: G. Willow Wilson’s Alif the Unseen
Back in 2010, I was so excited for the chance to review G. Willow Wilson’s memoir The Butterfly Mosque, where she explored her move to Egypt, conversion to Islam, and relationship with her husband....
View ArticleMMW Roundtable: Responding to Randa Jarrar’s “Why I Can’t Stand White...
Last week, Salon published Randa Jarrar’s “Why I Can’t Stand White Bellydancers” as part of their “feminists of color” series curated by Roxane Gay. The response to her post has been overwhelming,...
View ArticleMs. Marvel Reviewed
Can a young American, Muslim woman who discovers her superpowers change the way Muslim women are perceived in the United States? My knowledge of comics is limited to what is presented in mainstream...
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