KARAMAH maintains an extensive track record advocating for civil rights, freedom of speech and religious freedom issues as guaranteed in the U.S Constitution. The Qura’nic verse “there shall be no…
…antiquated personal status codes (family laws) that have often deprived women of essential liberties. Revising these codes is not an easy matter because they rely primarily on religious law.” Download…
Redefining Muslim Women’s Roles in the Next Century Read More »
…that students that go to school should be free of “discriminatory conduct.” The discussions turned then to what teachers, administrators and schools were required to do – every child is…
Anti-Muslim Bullying: Emerging Issues and Pro Bono Opportunities Read More »
…government sees these changes as promoting Islamic values of ending violence against women. Ambassador Sareer also echoed KARAMAH’s position, stating that quality Islamic education is needed in order to promote…
Continuing advocacy against violence, KARAMAH gives two presentations at the UN CSW Read More »
…pledged their allegiance to the Prophet afterwards. This social contract is based on the idea that women and men both were free to retract their allegiance, an essential freedom in…
“Islam Ethics and the Other” by Dr. Azizah al-Hibri Read More »
On March 19, 2016, and in conjunction with the International Action Network for Gender Equity and Law, IANGEL and AIDS Free world, KARAMAH co-sponsored the panel discussion “Pro Bono Legal…
…and imams have no special access to heaven. The Prophet himself stated that Muslims are equal like the teeth of a comb. This means that no one gets a free…
Dr. al-Hibri Speaks Out Against Sexual Abuse in The Huffington Post Op-Ed Read More »
During the month of May, several international religious freedom matters were widely reported. Most notable among them was the Boko Haram kidnapping of a group of school girls in Nigeria….
Let there be no coercion…Defending Religious Freedom Read More »
…Rights from a Comparative Legal Perspective” on February 28th; and “The Limits of Free Speech in a Global Era: Does America’s Free Speech Model Endanger Muslim Americans?” on March 19th. Questions raised at…
…administration. When Dr. al-Hibri pressed the administration about inviting Malcolm X, referencing free speech, she was told, “We [Americans] don’t want to air our dirty laundry abroad.” Determined to host…
KARAMAH Celebrates America’s Islamic Heritage Read More »
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