What does the Qur’an really say about a Muslim woman’s hijab?
In recent times, the resurgence of the hijab along with various countries’ enforcement of it has led many to believe that Muslim women are required by their faith to wear the hijab. In this informative talk, novelist Samina Ali takes us on a journey back to Prophet Muhammad’s time to reveal what the term “hijab” really means — and it’s not the Muslim woman’s veil! So what does “hijab” actually mean, if not the veil, and how have fundamentalists conflated the term to deny women their rights? This surprising and unprecedented idea will not only challenge your assumptions about hijab but will change the way you see Muslim women.
Radio Interviews
NPR – Ali’s Novel ‘Madras on Rainy Days’
NPR – Authors Explore American Immigrant Experience
NPR Snap Judgment – How Samina raised her son while recovering from brain damage
Houston Matters – The Role of Muslim Women in Fighting Extremism: A Conversation with Writer & Activist Samina Ali
Houston Matters – Writer Samina Ali Discusses Upcoming Maternal Mortality Book
KALW – New exhibit explores Muslim women’s art and voices
Speaking Engagements Featuring Samina
