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. Illustrious Women of the Muslim University at Aligarh / Dr Faiza Abbasi -- Vanguards of Change: Vignettes of Muslim Women Politicians in India / Dr Shah Alam -- A Muslim Lady Icon, An Unknown Face / Dr S. Chandani Bi -- Indian Muslim Women Scientists as Mentors and Role Models / Dr Mayuri Chaturvedi -- Begum Qudsia Aizaz Rasul: The Only Muslim Woman in India's Constituent Assembly / Dr Tauseef Fatima -- Heralds of Social Change: Women of Abdullah Family Paving the Way for Future Generations / Dr Juhi Gupta -- Saliha Abid Hussain: The Unsung Literary Colossus / Dr Syeda Hameed -- Conversations with the Mother: A Hagiographical Reconstruction of Athankarai Nachiyar - Bibi Syed Ali Fathima / Professor Bharathi Harishankar -- Muslim Women Contributors to the legacy of Urdu literature: Ismat Chugtai and Qurratulain Hyder / Professor Sabiha Hussain -- Begum Akhtar: The Queen Enthralling the World with Her Silken Voice / Professor Naima Khatoon -- Begums of Bhopal: Towards Muslim Women's Education Mr Rasheed Kidwai -- Surayya Tayyabji: The Resolute Woman / Professor Shahida Murtaza / Anees Kidwai: A Warrior Chronicling the Lives of Women during Partition / Professor Azra Musavi -- Razia Sultan: The First Woman Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate / Professor Rekha Pande -- Economic and Educational Contribution of Women in Kashmir with Special reference to Ateeqa Bano / Dr Abida Quansar -- Begum Hamida Habibullah: Soul of Lucknow / Professor Madhu Rajput -- Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain: The Educationist and the Writer / Aysha Munira Rasheed -- Lala Ded: A Great Mystic Poetess of Kashmir / Dr Bilal Ahmad Wani and Professor Naseem Ahmad Shah -- Nurjahan: The Mughal Empress / Dr Sherin Shervani -- Articulating Domesticity in Courtly Spaces: Embodiment and Subjectivity in Gulbadan Bano Begum's Humayun-Nama / Dr Shivangini Tandan -- Shareefa Hamid Ali: An Icon in the History of India / Dr Ruchika Varma -- Importance of Women opting Law with an Exemplification of Justice Fathima Beevi / Dr Anam Wasey -- Attia Hosain: Discovering Home and Self in a Distant Land / Dr Huma Yaqub -- Glossary Cover Half Title Title page Copyright Title Page Table of Contents List of Contributors About the Volume Illustrious Women of the Muslim University at Aligarh Vanguards of Change: Vignettes of Muslim Women Politicians in India A Muslim Lady Icon: An Unknown Face Indian Muslim Women Scientists as Mentors and Role Models Begum Qudsia Aizaz Rasul: The Only Muslim Woman in India’s Constituent Assembly Heralds of Social Change: Women of Abdullah Family Paving the Way for Future Generations Saliha Abid Husain: The Unsung Literary Colossus Conversations with the Mother: A Hagiographical Reconstruction of Athankarai Nachiyar – Bibi Syed Ali Fathima Muslim Women Contributors to the Legacy of Urdu Literature: Ismat Chughtai and Qurratulain Hyder Begum Akhtar: The Queen Enthralling the World with Her Silken Voice Begums of Bhopal: Towards Muslim Women’s Education Surayya Tayyabji: The Resolute Woman Anees Kidwai: A Warrior Chronicling the Lives of Women During Partition Razia Sultan: The First Woman Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate Economic and Educational Contribution of Women in Kashmir with Special Reference to Ateeqa Bano Begum Hamida Habibullah: Soul of Lucknow Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain: The Educationist and the Writer Lala Ded: A Great Mystic Poetess of Kashmir Nurjahan: The Mughal Empress Articulating Domesticity in Courtly Spaces: Embodiment and Subjectivity in Gulbadan Bano Begum’s Humayun-nama Shareefa Hamid Ali: An Icon in the History of India Importance of Women Opting Law with an Exemplification of Justice Fathima Beevi Attia Hosain: Discovering Home and Self in a Distant Land Glossary Index "This book brings together an impressive collection of meticulously collected 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. They have become scientists and engineers of ISRO, pioneers of frontier research in science and technology, artists and singers. 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, specifically, Muslim girls' education. Muslim women writers have enriched Indian, Urdu Bangla and English literature. Their progressive writings have touched on varied topics such as social unrest, female sexuality, gender issues, class conflicts, effects of Partition and the female experience. 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 a must-read for understanding Muslim Women's History in India"-- Provided by publisher.