Rising Beyond The Ceiling

02/03/2026

Our RBTC Karnataka Coordinator has launched a channel “Aspire to Inspire” to continue to share inspiring stories of women achievers! Check out this new interview as part of our Women’s Day 2026 series!

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04/02/2026

Check out this book fair at Bengaluru!

For more information on over 100 Muslim women authors of India writing in English explore our link below. The books are in various genres - biographies , fiction, non fiction, arts and cooking, poetry and others

https://www.inspiringindianmuslimwomen.org/authors-writing-in-english

The Many Voices of Muslim Women Authors A conversation exploring storytelling, identity, and creative journeys of Muslim women writers. Date: Sunday, 8th February, 2026 Time: 12:40 PM – 1:40 PM Venue: Bearys’ Amity, near BDA Complex, HBR Layout, Bengaluru Fill out the form below to save your spo...

17/12/2025

Does political power give you the right to touch and forcefully pull women’s clothing?

10/12/2025

Book Discussion by Books : Begum Qudsia Rasul, the only Muslim woman in the Constituent Assembly. Join Salman Khurshid, Manish Tewari, Mahua Moitra, Indira Jaising and Tehmina Punvani in conversation with Nidhi Razdan as they mark the release of her incredible biography.

🗓️ Wednesday, 10th December 2025
🕔 6:30 pm
📍India International Centre, Lodhi Colony

Check out the over 100 Muslim Women Authors of India writing in English at link below: https://www.inspiringindianmuslimwomen.org/authors-writing-in-english

10/11/2025

Check out these books in English by over 100 MUSLIM WOMEN AUTHORS OF INDIA at the link below. We need more stories that serve women’s experiences !

The publications are sectioned in the different genres- Memoirs, Biographies, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Academic/Research, Poetry, Arts, Culture, Cuisine, Children's Books, Self-Help and translations into English from other languages. Some of the authors have written several books but we have spotlighted only one by each author on this platform. In alphabetical order:

Annie Zaidi, Attia Hosain, Anees Jung, Anjum Hasan, Asma Khan, Anam Shahab, Andaleeb Wajid,Ambreen Zaidi, Asifa M. Yasin, Ashee Nemat, Badar Jahan, Batul Mukhtiar, Begum Qudsia Rasool, Deeba Salim Arif, Farah Naqvi, Farah Sarosh, Farah Usmani, Fauqia Wajid, Faiza Abbasi, Farzana Mahdi, Ghazala Wahab, Ghazala Jamil, Huma Javed Subzposh, Humra Quraishi, Ismat Mehdi, Iram Majeed, Lubaina Bandukwala, Pernia Qureshi, Parveen Talha, Mehru Jaffer, Princess Mehrunisa of Rampur, Mohsina Kidwai, Mehr Afshan Farooqi, Maumita Alam, Nusrat Jafri, Nafis Fazal, Nuzar Mannan, Nazima Perveen, Nilofar Suhrawardy, Noorjehan Safia Niaz, Nadira Khatun, Nausheen Jaffery, Nuzhat Parveen Khan, Rakhshanda Jalil, Rana Safvi, Rukhaya MK, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, Reema Ahmed, Seemen Ali, Saba Naqvi, Saira Halim Shah, Shahnaz Zaidi, Sahar Quazi, Sadiqa Peerbhoy, Sahar Zaman, Samina Ali, Saiyada S. Hameed, Saeeda Bano, Shahana Raza,Sara Kham, Salma Yusif Hussain, Suraiya Hasan Bose, Sahana Ahmed, Shaista Salimkhan Inamdar, Shahida Lateef, Saba Mahmood Bashir, Shehla Rashid, Shama Fatehally, Sami Rafiq, Swabera Islam, Sufia Khatoon, Samina Sheikh, Shireen Moosvi, Samiya Tabassum, Tabasssum Ruhi Khan, Teresa Rehman, Taran N. Khan, Tarana Husain Kham, Ummi Abdullah, Yasmin Premji, Zehra Naqvi, Zarina Bhatty, Zeenat Ara, Zeenath Futehally, Zoya Hasan, Zakia Soman, Zahida Zaidi, Zeinia Samar and others. Translations in English from various languages: Banu Mushtaq, Rashid Jahan, Ismat Chughtai, Gulbadan Begum, Qurratulain Hyder, Fathima EV, Baran Farooq, Sara Abubacker, Naseem Iqtidar Ali, Ayshath Shamah Rahmath, others.

We invite recommendations of Muslim women authors from India writing in English at: [email protected] as we continue to add to this platform

https://www.inspiringindianmuslimwomen.org/authors-writing-in-english

Check out these books in English by over hundred Muslim women authors of India at the links ! The books are sectioned in the different genres- Memoirs, Biographies, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Academic/Research, Poetry, Arts, Culture, Cuisine, Children's Books, Self-Help and translations into English

07/11/2025

In case any of you are interested in joining talk by Professor Zoya Hasan online

06/11/2025

Bravo to Magsaysay 2025 Award Winner SAFEENA HUSAIN, founder of For Educate Girls.

GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE EDUCATION 👩🏫📚

For Educate Girls founder Safeena Husain, education is a “life jacket” for many women in India and around the world, protecting them from diseases, disasters, and domestic violence.

Educate Girls is the first Indian organization to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award, which is considered as Asia’s Nobel.

05/11/2025

Congratulations to Senator Ghazala Hashmi who became the first Indian-born Muslim woman today to become a Lieutenant Governor in the United States. In fact, she became the first Muslim woman to be elected to the post when she won the Virginia lieutenant governor’s race.

Ghazala Hashmi has made history as the first Indian-origin Muslim woman to become Lieutenant Governor in the US after winning the Virginia race. She plans to focus on reproductive rights, gun control, and education.

04/11/2025

Warmest Congratulations to Arfa Khanum Sherwani

Arfa Khanum Sherwani: A fearless voice in Indian journalism. Born on 24 August 1980 in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, Arfa Khanum Sherwani has emerged as one of India’s most respected and courageous journalists. She holds degrees from Chaudhary Charan Singh University (BSc), Aligarh Muslim University, and Jamia Millia Islamia, where she studied broadcast journalism—an academic journey that shaped her sharp, principled reporting.
With a career spanning over two decades (2000–present), Arfa is currently Senior Editor at The Wire. She has previously worked with NDTV, Rajya Sabha TV, and other major platforms, covering politics, social justice, and minority rights with clarity and conviction.
🎖️ She is the recipient of the Red Ink Award and the Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Women Mediapersons, recognizing her fearless journalism and commitment to democratic values.
Arfa is also a prominent public speaker and commentator, known for her nuanced takes on secularism, gender, and media ethics. Her work continues to inspire young journalists across India.

04/11/2025

Check this wonderful memoir and many others in our 100 Rising Beyond The Ceiling women authors at the link and their literary works in English.

https:www.inspiringindianmuslimwomen.org/authors-writing-in-english

Begum Qudsia Rasul: A Memoir: The Remarkable Life of the Only Muslim Woman in the Constituent Assembly

First published in 2001 as From Purdah to Parliament: The Memoirs of a Muslim Woman in Indian Politics, this revised edition chronicles Begum Qudsia Rasul’s (1909–2001) journey from a progressive upbringing to becoming a vocal advocate for Muslim women’s rights.

She played a significant role in challenging purdah, encouraging education, and promoting political participation among women. As the first and only Muslim woman in the Constituent Assembly of India, she contributed to drafting the Indian Constitution to ensure that it reflected secular and egalitarian principles. Her life can be defined as a blend of privilege turned into purpose, marked by a commitment to breaking societal barriers and contributing to a modern, inclusive India.