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			Tuesday, February 07, 2012 \| 13 Rabi al-Awwal 1433

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Anjum Malkana

Somerset, NJ

Anjum Malkana is responsible for copy editing at Altmuslimah. She earned a BA in Psychology from Cornell University, and is currently a Project Manager and Consultant on corporate training strategy and performance solutions for the consulting firm RWD Technologies. She quickly distinguished herself within RWD as one of its youngest employees to earn the company's rigorous certified PM designation. On a personal level, Anjum became part of the worldwide network of Muslim bloggers and photographers in 2002 through her personal blog, travels, and photographic explorations; she's met many amazing people through that network. She enjoys all kinds of clever discussions - be they of food/cooking, religion & culture, or social trends. And of course, Anjum is well-known among her friends for having a camera on her at all times!

Relationships

The maelstrom of ethics and marriage

By Anjum Malkana, April 23, 2010

For the last few weeks, areas of the Muslim blogosphere have been abuzz about a recent article published in Emel Magazine by Imam Zaid Shakir, “The Ethics of Chivalry.” The article has been highlighted by many Muslim media outlets, including Altmuslimah, MuslimMatters, Goatmilk, Muslimah Media Watch, Meccho, and MPACUK. Imam Zaid’s article opens with a story of an engaged couple whose marriage was saved by the fiance’s chivalrously overlooking the fiancée’s unfortunate disfigurement. The story is cited as an example, albeit exaggerated, of a man showing commitment, empathy, and kindness to his wife. (12 comments)

Sexuality

Conceptions of sexuality among American Muslim women

By Anjum Malkana, March 1, 2010

Ten AltMuslimah members/readers gathered on Sunday, February 21, 2010, with the goal of discussing the nature of Muslim women’s sexuality, and how American Muslim women’s social needs may be different. Whether formal or casual, the group agreed in the value of women’s support networks, especially considering the rising prevalence of domestic violence in our communities. A quick brainstorm of ideas brought up the possibility of periodic casual women’s nights, which are actually common in more active American Muslim communities. (1 comment)

Editors' Blog

Nadia S. Mohammad

NYPD: Spies, lies and propaganda films: New York City area community activists will be rallying this afternoon demanding the resignation of Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and NYPD spokesperson, Paul Browne. They are also demanding independent community oversight of the NYPD as a series of Associated Press and New York Times reports have alleged that under Kelly the department not only overstepped legal and ethical boundaries by spying on its citizens, it may have done so without federal approval and its actions were based on institutionalized religious and racial discrimination. Amongst the evidence provided is Kelly’s participation in an anti-Muslim propaganda film The Third Jihad, a report that the film was used to train police officers and leaked documents indicating covert operations to spy on area Muslims. ()

- February 3, 2012

Asma Uddin and Ashley McGuire

Muslims and Catholics vs. Banzhaf: There are those who would learn that Catholic University of America, a private, Catholic institution, has doubled its Muslim student enrollment in just four years, and think happy thoughts about interfaith cooperation and growing religious harmony. Then there are those who see potential lawsuits, dollar signs, and fame. ()

- November 2, 2011

Multimedia

Imam Khalid Latif and Haroon Moghul ask, "Why Me, Allah?"
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Why me, Allah?

Anti-Muslim discrimination

Interracial muslim couple on Tyra Banks