…to modify its rules and permit Ms. Abdul-Qaadir to play while observing her headscarf for the following reasons: 1. Article 4.4.2 of the FIBA Official Basketball Rules (“the Rule”) is…
KARAMAH’s Letter to FIBA to Allow Muslim Women Basketball Players to Wear Headscarf Read More »
…to the first, Dr. al-Hibri began by quoting Qur’anic verses stating that God created all humans, male and female, from the same soul (the Equality Principle), so that couples may…
Dr. Azizah al-Hibri – “Domestic Violence” and “Dissolution of Marriage in Islam” Read More »
Reflections on Ramadan By: Julia Bizer Earlier this week, I joined the #FastwithDCMuslims campaign and fasted during the day of Wednesday June 29. KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights…
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…care and jobs. Dr. al-Hibri and Mr. Sen highlighted regional human rights instruments that provide for nationality rights and protections based on shari’ah such as the “Covenant on the Rights…
…including human rights, healthcare disparities, and social justice. She hopes that her unique perspective as an immigrant, African American Muslim woman, will aid her in improving all the communities she…
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…human rights. That source rests solely, and almost exclusively, in my mother. My mother is a force, and her story is definitely one to be told. I will save that…
Blog Post: “Living my Namesake” by Aisha Rahman Read More »
…key, said Dr. Alwani. DV is about control and superiority, concepts that are destructive to human relationships. The Qur’an, however, establishes the foundation of equality among all humans: “O humankind!…
Love like the Prophet: Ending DV in our Communities 2015 Read More »
…legal ruling, the manner in which the legal ruling will be carried out, and accountability to Allah.” He focused on the principle of maaruf that appears throughout the Qur’an. He…
“Say Peace” Conflict Resolution Training with Dr. Amr Abdalla Read More »
“How do you combat ridiculous gender segregation in your communities?” The female representative of Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission asked KARAMAH executive director Aisha Rahman on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014….
State of Women’s Rights Discussed by Afghan Delegation Read More »
On November 8th, KARAMAH opened its doors for the first ever Muslim Mediation Initiative, a training designed to teach participants how to develop basic conflict resolution skills and use mediation…
First Ever Mediation Event Succesful Read More »
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