 | 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. Akhtarul Waseyis 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. |
