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______ Muslim women often find themselves ensnared by stereotypes. This is particularly true of those donning a headscarf -- others commonly view them as terrorists, religious fundamentalists and fanatics. They can be seen as anti-American, un-American and foreigners. And, they are frequently mistaken as weak, meek, uneducated, oppressed and powerless. But, things may be changing, as these very women challenge such inaccurate perceptions by word and deed. Asma Hanif, is representative of such women. She was most recently honored at a Baltimore Ravens football game as a recipient of its 2014 Community Quarterback Award for her work alleviating suffering among the homeless. Funded by NFL Charities and the Ravens Foundation Inc., the award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in -- and commitment to -- improving the lives of others. ![]() Hanif (center) waves to the crowd after accepting her award at the Ravens game. The Executive Director of Mislimat An-Nisaa, a homeless shelter based in Baltimore, Maryland that caters exclusively to Muslim women and children, Hanif has dedicated more than 28 years to serving marginalized communities. Hanif spends Super Bowl Sunday serving hot bowls of chili to homeless guests, for instance, in Downtown Baltimore. During "Chili Bowl Sunday," an initiative Hanif began 20 years ago, volunteers also provide cold weather clothing and toiletries to those most in need.
Hanif (center) with volunteers at last year's "Chili Bowl Sunday." Hanif established Muslimat An-Nisaa in 1987 to help Muslim women and children access health, education and well-being services that were otherwise unattainable. Soon, she began providing shelter services as well, to those who needed it. The shelter provides beds to more than 3,855 women and children a year and more general services, such as food, clothing, school physical exams and education/jobs skills training classes, to over 5,000 Americans, annually. In addition to "Chili Bowl Sunday," Hanif also coordinates an annual back-to-school health fair for the homeless and uninsured, as well as the Love Thy Neighbor food pantry for Baltimore's poor. Her work has attracted attention nationally, including at the White House, where her efforts were recognized last year. Hanif (center) at a 2014 White House event in recognition of Women's History Month. Hanif, a nurse practitioner by profession, elaborates:
Muslimat An-Nisaa strives to help women recover and rebuild following myriad life traumas. And, Hanif is intent on making sure that each realizes the full extent of her potential. |
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