On September 9, Labour MP Zarah Sultana stood up in Westminster Hall during a debate about Islamophobia.
But, Madam Chair, in truth I cant say that.
Throughout history, Muslim women have been boxed in by stereotypes.
If they are not meek and oppressed, they are terrorists threats to society.
They face ridicule and mistreatmentfrom trollsonline,from employers, and even fromtheir own Prime Minister.
In the media, the story is much the same.
However, once the power is in the hands of Muslim women, everything changes.
Social media has provided a platform for people to represent themselves on their own terms.
Here are just eight to get you started.
Read Mariam Khans 2019 piece for Bustle UKhere.
