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 Tuesday, February 07, 2012 | 13 Rabi al-Awwal 1433
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Anjum Malkana
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
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
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)



           

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