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Camilla Choudhury- Khawaja was Called to the Bar in 1998 by the Honourable Society of Grays’ Inn, following in the footsteps of both her Grandfather and Father. Camilla is a family law barrister with a specialist practice, The Women’s Lawyer, specialising in matrimonial finance and Islamic Law. Camilla lives with her sons, Aman & Aden […]
Saleh Ahmed Takrim from Bangladesh has attracted the attention of Muslims from around the world after emerging as the winner of the Dubai International Quran Competition. With the ceremony held on April 4th at Al-Wasal Place in Dubai Expo City, the world witnessed Sheikh Muhammad bin Rashid bin Muhammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum handing young Takrim […]
A Syrian-born attorney has made history by becoming the US’s first-ever hijab-wearing Superior Court judge. With much support behind her nomination, many including school board members, community leaders and leaders of the New Jersey Muslim Lawyers Associations all came together to push forward the nomination. Kahf took her oath during her swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, […]
What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, as noted on IWD’s official website. What’s more, this day is all about focusing on how women can enhance in a world that is – for the large part – filled with inequality. […]
Bradford-based Tasneem Habib is stepping out on possibly her greatest-ever challenge – climbing the most dangerous mountain and the world’s second-highest mountain, the K2 Base Camp. Elected as Wonder Woman for Imran Khan Cancer Appeal, Tasneem Habib, also known as Taz, has taken on one challenge after another. Global Oncology Director for AstraZeneca continues her […]
A French law separates the church and state in France, which means that those working for public sector employers are not to wear any clothing or accessory that is identified as religious. This includes kippahs, crosses and also hijabs. However, if a hijabi decided to work for a private sector employer, it is the choice […]
