Apostles of Transformation: Anthology of Muslim Women Trailblazers in India
«Indian Muslim women are vibrant and have an identity of their own. As a section of humanity and as individuals, they have faced immense struggles, have had varied experiences, have rendered their support to the freedom struggle, have raised their voice for women’s emancipation and have asserted their identity. This book is a very fine documentation of the lives of prominent Indian Muslim women icons who inspired millions of other women to express their voice and bring about social transformation.»

(Mr K Rahman Khan, Former Union Minister of Minority Affairs-GOI, Former Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.)

　

This book brings together an impressive collection of meticulously curated articles on the lives and accomplishments of Muslim women icons of India. The present-day India has witnessed Muslim women trailblazers establishing their names in the field of arts, science, politics, social activism and literature. Even medieval and colonial India has its own share of extraordinary Muslim women legends. They have ruled empires, been unbiased chroniclers of history, lent their mind and effort to the Freedom Movement and been unsung heroines of Women’s emancipation. This work coalesces the stories of Muslim women achievers, their contribution to society and highlights their undeniable role in human progress. Diverse, well-researched and inspiring, it is a must-read for all, especially the younger generation. The book is an essential read for understanding Muslim women’s contribution in India.

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Apostles of Transformation: Anthology of Muslim Women Trailblazers in India
«Indian Muslim women are vibrant and have an identity of their own. As a section of humanity and as individuals, they have faced immense struggles, have had varied experiences, have rendered their support to the freedom struggle, have raised their voice for women’s emancipation and have asserted their identity. This book is a very fine documentation of the lives of prominent Indian Muslim women icons who inspired millions of other women to express their voice and bring about social transformation.»

(Mr K Rahman Khan, Former Union Minister of Minority Affairs-GOI, Former Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.)

　

This book brings together an impressive collection of meticulously curated articles on the lives and accomplishments of Muslim women icons of India. The present-day India has witnessed Muslim women trailblazers establishing their names in the field of arts, science, politics, social activism and literature. Even medieval and colonial India has its own share of extraordinary Muslim women legends. They have ruled empires, been unbiased chroniclers of history, lent their mind and effort to the Freedom Movement and been unsung heroines of Women’s emancipation. This work coalesces the stories of Muslim women achievers, their contribution to society and highlights their undeniable role in human progress. Diverse, well-researched and inspiring, it is a must-read for all, especially the younger generation. The book is an essential read for understanding Muslim women’s contribution in India.

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Apostles of Transformation: Anthology of Muslim Women Trailblazers in India

Apostles of Transformation: Anthology of Muslim Women Trailblazers in India

Apostles of Transformation: Anthology of Muslim Women Trailblazers in India

Apostles of Transformation: Anthology of Muslim Women Trailblazers in India

Overview

«Indian Muslim women are vibrant and have an identity of their own. As a section of humanity and as individuals, they have faced immense struggles, have had varied experiences, have rendered their support to the freedom struggle, have raised their voice for women’s emancipation and have asserted their identity. This book is a very fine documentation of the lives of prominent Indian Muslim women icons who inspired millions of other women to express their voice and bring about social transformation.»

(Mr K Rahman Khan, Former Union Minister of Minority Affairs-GOI, Former Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.)

　

This book brings together an impressive collection of meticulously curated articles on the lives and accomplishments of Muslim women icons of India. The present-day India has witnessed Muslim women trailblazers establishing their names in the field of arts, science, politics, social activism and literature. Even medieval and colonial India has its own share of extraordinary Muslim women legends. They have ruled empires, been unbiased chroniclers of history, lent their mind and effort to the Freedom Movement and been unsung heroines of Women’s emancipation. This work coalesces the stories of Muslim women achievers, their contribution to society and highlights their undeniable role in human progress. Diverse, well-researched and inspiring, it is a must-read for all, especially the younger generation. The book is an essential read for understanding Muslim women’s contribution in India.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781800796614
Publisher: Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic Publishers
Publication date: 07/21/2022
Pages: 314
Product dimensions: 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

Akhtarul Wasey is a professor and social activist. He completed his education from Aligarh Muslim University and later moved to Jamia Millia Islamia as faculty. Wasey was conferred Padma Shri in 2013. He has worked as Commissioner Linguistic Minorities of India, a constitutional authority under article 350 B. He has 37 books to his credit as author, editor and translator. Wasey is currently working as President (Vice Chancellor) of Maulana Azad University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

　

Juhi Gupta has been teaching Women’s Studies at Aligarh Muslim University for the past eleven years. She is an Honorary Fellow at the Edward Cadbury Centre, University of Birmingham, UK. She completed her PhD from Jamia Millia Islamia on the influence of Fatwas and feminist consciousness among Muslim Women. She has been associated with a number of committees and programmes for women’s empowerment. She has published in national and international journals and has authored many books.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Preface xi

About the Volume xiii

Illustrious Women of the Muslim University at Aligarh Faiza Abbasi 1

Vanguards of Change: Vignettes of Muslim Women Politicians in India Shah Alam 27

A Muslim Lady Icon: An Unknown Face S. Chandani Bi 51

Indian Muslim Women Scientists as Mentors and Role Models Mayuri Chaturvedi 63

Begum Qudsia Aizaz Rasul: The Only Muslim Woman in India's Constituent Assembly Tauseef Fatima 81

Heralds of Social Change: Women of Abdullah Family Paving the Way for Future Generations Juhi Gupta 91

Saliha Abid Husain: The Unsung Literary Colossus Syeda Hameed 103

Conversations with the Mother: A Hagiographical Reconstruction of Athankarai Nachiyar - Bibi Syed Ali Fathima V. Bharathi Harishankar 115

Muslim Women Contributors to the Legacy of Urdu Literature: Ismat Chughtai and Qurratulain Hyder Sabiha Hussain 115

Begum Akhtar: The Queen Enthralling the World with Her Silken Voice Naima Khatoon 139

Begums of Bhopal: Towards Muslim Women's Education Rasheed Kidwai 147

Surayya Tayyabji: The Resolute Woman Shahida Murtaza 157

Anees Kidwai: A Warrior Chronicling the Lives of Women During Partition Azra Musavi 169

Razia Sultan: The First Woman Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate Rekha Pande 177

Economic and Educational Contribution of Women in Kashmir with Special Reference to Ateeqa Bano Abida Quansar 199

Begum Hamida Habibullah: Soul of Lucknow Madhu Rajput 211

Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain: The Educationist and the Writer Ayesha Munira Rasheed 221

Lala Ded: A Great Mystic Poetess of Kashmir Bilal Ahmad Wani Naseem Ahmad Shah 129

Nurjahan: The Mughal Empress Sherin Shervani 237

Articulating Domesticity in Courtly Spaces: Embodiment and Subjectivity in Gulbadan Bano Begum's Humayun-nama Shivangini Tandon 247

Shareefa Hamid Ali: An Icon in the History of India Ruchika Varma 263

Importance of Women Opting Law with an Exemplification of Justice Fathima Beevi Anam Wasey 273

Attia Hosain: Discovering Home and Self in a Distant Land Huma Yaqub 281

Glossary 295

Notes on Contributors 301

Index 305

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