MACROPHONE

A quiet room, with only the sounds of rain falling
A window to look out of and see birds chirping, one another they are calling 

At the threshold of the 21st century, humanity enters its third phase of the undoubtedly dynamic development which is broadly considered the consequence of ‘Western Civilisation’ that was modelled according to sequential notions, starting with ‘Renaissance’, ‘Age of Enlightenment’, ‘Industrialisation’ and ‘Western Modernity’ in its successive discourses in the 20th century.

Chronology and Terminology
Renaissance is perceived as the cornerstone of those sequential processes that looked back into the ancients’ heritage to restore. Nevertheless, it is claimed that ‘Middle Ages’ intermediated the ‘Classic Antiquity’ and ‘Renaissance’. Those ages are known also as ‘Dark Ages’ but an inquisitive question rises: were they really dark ones? 

As I wake up everyday, get up and begin my morning routine, I sometimes feel as though I have it harder than most.
As a Muslim woman in an American society, staying true to my beliefs and representing my faith can develop into a challenge.

Since 9/11, Muslims have been viewed in such a negative light, that it has become imperative on each and every Muslim man and woman to represent their faith with the utmost dignity and decorum. With all the ignorance we face on a daily basis, this is sometimes difficult.

We are about to witness a revolution where Muslim women are bringing the power of iqra into the 21st century. No longer sitting back waiting for someone else to produce a medium by which their voices can be heard.

In fact Muslim women have become pioneers in the magazine business, bridging the void between Islaam and the West, creating glossy magazines by which words convey the needs of today’s Muslim Woman. Islaam is being presented for the world to see, from the U.S.A. to the U.K. where there are no skimpy clad girls, or advertising for non-halaal products; just the good stuff makes it to publication.