“Freedom” from “Freedom”

I’ll call it “photo of the day”. I found it at Miss Egyptiana’s blog. It displays a very comfortable coexistence between the secular and religious. There is the big umbrella of freedom under which exists mini-”freedoms”. Think about it.
You’ll find other pieces of art bearing strong similarities here, here and here.

Sudan’s Sex and Beauty Secret

Read all about it here.
Don’t ask me Sandmonkey. I’ve never dated a Sudanese girl before and even if I did, I’d be crazy to pick one who’ll sit over a burning hole for a whole hour just to make me go “ding dong”.
This is an update to clarify some certain points brought up […]

The Required Generations

A few days ago while reading Mona Eltahawy’s opinion on the sick sentence passed by a Saudi court to punish a victim of gang rape with lashes, I came across this hard-knocking comment left by Mahmood.
Mona, gender apartheid is only one of many heinous discriminatory practices in the magic kingdom: religious, tribal, sectarian, racial and […]

Mona Eltahawy Has a BLOG!

Yes, she finally joins us! I’m so glad. For those of you who don’t know her, Mona is an award-winning and courageous Egyptian columnist whose writings have appeared in many publications including The New York Times and The Washington Post.
She’s probably my most favorite Arab Muslim female writer discussing sociopolitical issues. Much of my views […]

Egypt: Hanan al-Turk’s “No Christians Allowed” Hangout Spot

Sandmonkey has the story. Thank you Muslim Brotherhood. Egyptian society is more cohesive thanks to your wonderful holy efforts and will continue to be.
Equality between women and men? Equality between Muslims and non-Muslims? Raaaight!
The place is owned by Hanan al-Turk. Big Pharaoh blogged an amusing post in the past showing her “holy transformation”. I’m guessing […]

Vagina Doctors

… and why Ms. Dalu is not really a fan:
this reminds me of my first time at the gynecologist (which I refer to as the “Vagina doctor”) I was all kinds of nervous and flippin’ out because I had forgotten to request a female doctor and was totally taken back when I walked in and […]

Who Just Gave Drima Some Link Love?

She’s right. I’m not an agent of the Mossad. I’m an agent of the CIA. Muahahaha!

Denmark and Europe Might Get Their First Hijabi MP

Yup, it’s true. I’ve written about the hijab here and here. Even our beloved Danish friend, the one and only Halalhippie has. Now it might actually become a reality in the Danish parliament.
And you know what’s funny? It isn’t in the Turkish one. Ironic isn’t it?

Prostitution in Dubai

PBS has an excellent report about prostitution in Dubai. It comes together with a 12 minute video clip which is very revealing and unique. It’s worth your time.
What caught my attention in this short documentary is that some women in Dubai aren’t forced into prostitution but that they actually voluntarily get involved in it. […]

Miss Arab World 2007: Sudanese Participant

Recently a competition called Miss Arab World 2007 was held in Cairo without a bikini in sight. You can read more about it here. A Sudanese participated in the competition but Miss Bahrain won. I spent a long time looking for the Sudanese participant’s picture and I finally found it! Apparently her name is Sumaiah […]

The Ultimate Proof of How Patriarchal Muslim Societies Oppress Women

Hairy Male Thighs Free for All to See, Evil Tempting Strands of Female Hair Coerced Into Hiding
NOTE: Before getting accused of being all kinds of vile things, let me clearly state that I do not think less of any woman who wears the hijab. What’s inside a woman’s head matters way more than what’s on […]

“WTFish” Article of the Day: Saudi Niqabi Make Up Artist

Shua’a Dihailan, a Saudi make up artist, with her models during a European show!! I swear to you I am not making this shit up. I’m telling you people, this has got to be the weirdest post I’ve ever written because I simply have no words to express my conflicting emotions. Hilarious? Out of this […]

A Degree in Prostitution?

Heh?
Funding for tertiary courses in prostitution could be considered under changes aimed at boosting quality and relevance in the sector, New Zealand education officials say.
But MPs on parliament’s education and science select committee were told today that although courses in the world’s oldest profession might be considered if providers put them forward, they would still […]

Anti-War Mom Cindy Sheehan Gives Up Her Protest

Howie, where are you man? This poor woman needs some serious psychotherapy. I feel bad for her. She’s been through a lot.

Ali Eteraz On Polygamy

An interesting post.

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