Somali-Australian artist Nadia Faragaab talking about art, language, and the issues affecting her community.
BADASS Muslimahs
I've had enough of the sensationalist, exoticised, demeaning portrayals of Muslim women seen all throughout the media, and this is my way of countering all the nonsense.
This is not an attempt at 'breaking stereotypes' or trying to enlighten people, if you're ignorant enough to believe that Muslim women are oppressed and subjugated by Islam then that's your own problem.
This is my way of giving recognition to all the women who inspire me, and hopefully sending out some positive vibes.
Peace.
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February132013
August22012
I think this deserves a standing ovation in front of the mainstream feminists who have constantly dehumanized and demeaned our existence as Muslim women by suggesting that we’re oppressed people. This deserves a standing ovation in front of the hundreds of men who have claimed that the religion of Islam does not tolerate liberated and free women (which is, of course, contrary to the teachings of Muhammad). This deserves recognition; Muslim women are participating in wrestling, swimming, shooting, and other physically demanding sports while wearing the physical hijab.
All of you are my role models; go kick me some misogynistic ass ladies!
April62012
‘The police station where Khadija Hajji Diriye, in the background, works is
like a Mogadishu version of “Hill Street Blues.”in Mogadishu.Veiled women and prayer-capped menPeople flow through the gates in a constant stream to take their seats at a big desk and make complaints — spousal abuse, stab wounds, contractual disputes, a missing TV. The officerstype up reports with an ancient typewriter and occasionally investigate and make arrestsdo their jobs.’(You’re welcome, NYT. Anytime.)
March172012
Heard of Somali environmentalist and humanitarian Fatima Jibrell? Fatima is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Horn of Africa Relief and Development Organization and co-founder of Sun Fire Cooking. She was also instrumental in the creation of the Women’s Coalition for Peace. Daughter of a Somali merchant marine and wife to a diplomat, Fatima was educated in Syria and the United States with degrees in Social Work and English. Through her work, she continues to tirelessly work on issues affecting Somalia. For her efforts, she was awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize in 2002, the largest award for grass-roots environmentalists. Follow Fatima’s work at Horn Relief here and watch her participation in an expert panel on deserts and migration here. Be Inspired! Be Positive! Be Somali!
(via lawofwomen)
March62012
In Mogadishu hundreds of Somalis march in a rare open protest against Islamist Shebab insurgents and their Al Qaeda allies. “Down with Al Qaeda! Down with Al Shebab!” the crowds chanted, as they marched through the streets near the presidential palace, passing areas recently struck by suicide and car bomb attacks set off by the hard line Shehab.
Mohamed Abdiwahab / AFP / Getty Images
(Source: Los Angeles Times, via brownnippleafficionada-deactiva)
March32012
self-sufficiency.
(Source: irathersmiile, via zuleikha-deactivated20121202)
February292012
In Somalia, Faduma Aden Mohamud, 37, explains how she manages to survive in Mogadishu, selling samosas and cold drinks in a refugee camp to support her large family.
December302011
Somalia, Xuddur region.
(Source: rawdahrahmah, via zuleikha-deactivated20121202)
December92011
KRONOLOGIES by Nadia Faragaab (by BLAK DOT GALLERY)
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