Karamah is proud to announce the launch of our new newsletter and website! The website grew out of a desire to make our materials more interactive, more comprehensive, and easier to use. As you read through our newsletter you'll find numerous links that take you back to our site and we hope you'll take a moment to explore further when you're there.  You'll find a Research section containing original scholarship, a new database listing with resources for women, and a portion of the site where you can ask an authoritative scholar about Islam.

Since our last newsletter,  Karamah has been hard at work hosting educational workshops, holding events, and building our networks. In October, the Karamah EU Steering Committee organized a very successful conference in Belgium where Dr. Azizah al-Hibri gave a lecture based on her article, "An Introduction to Muslim Women's Rights." In November, Karamah held a  widely-attended luncheon in recognition of outstanding women in leadership, with special guest H.E. Houda Ezra Ebrahim Nonoo, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the U.S.

Over the past few months, we have done all this and much, much more.  We hope that you will enjoy the newly redesigned newsletter and website as you learn more about Karamah and our initiatives.

Have a joyous holiday season and a happy new year!

Dr. Azizah Y. al-Hibri

Founder and Chair

"Treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers."

- From the last sermon of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)

The issue of women's rights in Islam has become a hotly debated topic, capturing the attention of both secular and religious audiences. For more than 1400 years, the Qur'an and the Sunnah have established and protected women's rights; however, patriarchal interpretations and ignorance have kept women from understanding their God-given rights. [Read More]

• Apply Now for the 2011 Law and Leadership Summer Program!
   
• Lecture Series : Muslim Family Law and Contracts in U.S. Courts*

Speaker: Abed Awad, Esq.
When: Thursday January 20, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Karamah 1420 16th St. NW Washington D.C. 20036 or Online

*Attorneys may received up to 2 hours of continuing legal education credit in various jurisdictions. 

To RSVP and for more information visit our website.

Recent Programs:

• H.E. Houda Nonoo Spoke at Women in Leadership Luncheon

On November 30, 2010, Karamah hosted a luncheon, the first in a series, to highlight influential women in leadership roles. Karamah was honored to have special guest, H.E. Houda Nonoo, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States. [Read More]

• EU Conference in October

The Karamah EU Steering Committee hosted a conference for over 100 men and women in Belgium in October.  The conference showcased Dr. Azizah al-Hibri's article "An Introduction to Muslim Women's Rights," which was recently made available in French and Dutch. [Read More] 

We are proud to welcome Ms. Hdeel Abdelhady, Esq. and Dr. Badria Abdullah Al-Awadhi, Esq. to the Karamah Team as the newest members of the Board of Directors.
 

NPR's The Diane Rehm Show

Dr. al-Hibri appeared on National Public Radio's The Diane Rehm Show to discuss issues of religious and racial intolerance. [Listen to the Show]

Scriptural Support for Inter-faith Efforts

Salma Hasan Ali, LLSP 2010

Karamah alumna Salma Hasan Ali has been hard at work after graduating from LLSP this past summer. Salma is a freelance writer, communications consultant, and co-head of an NGO that promotes community service. Recently, she added one more title to her CV- storyteller.[Read More]