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WOMEN WRITERS

During our journey of documenting Muslim women magazines, we came across many Muslim women writers. The writings by these women were published across various magazines. We felt it was important to archive their writing. These texts shed light on women who were not only writing, but engaged in various activities in the public sphere that broke social norms during that period. By collecting and analyzing the work of these female authors, we aim to highlight their unique perspectives and experiences, and enhance our understanding of their contributions in shaping the literary landscape throughout history.

M. K. FATHIMA BEEVI

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An accomplished poet and writer, many of Fathima Beevi's works have been published in various Malayalam newspapers. She was the daughter of former Aluva Municipal President M.K Khaderpilla. Fathima Beevi passed away in 1937.

WRITING

Oru Mahaneeyaadarsham

Magazine: Prakasham
Year: February 28, 1937

Volume. 3, Issue No. 9 

Place: Cochin

Source: Zakhariya Thangal collection, Shiju Alex (Granthaapura)

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Randu Sarasavanithakal

Magazine: Sreemathi Visheshal Prathi
Year: 1935

Source: G. Priyadarshan Collection

Dr. M.K. AYESHAKUTTY

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First and only Muslim woman doctor who practised at the Ernakulam General Hospital in 1930s.

WRITING

Keralathile Eka muslim Vidyasambanna

Magazine: Ceylon Malayali Visheshalprathi
Year: 1934

Source: G. Priyadarshan Collection

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Oru vidhivaipareethyam

Magazine: Malayalam Visheshalprathi
Year: 

Source: C.H. Chair Collection, Chithira Tirunal

HABSABEEVI MARAKKAR

Only Muslim woman who was pursuing M.B.B.S in Madras Medical College in 1930s. Habsabeevi finished her Intermediary from Madras Queen Mary's college.  An accomplished sports woman,  she was a gold medallist in Tennis, a silver medallist  in Madras Tennis Tournament and won the silver cup for badminton. She was also skilled in playing basketball. 

WRITING

Vagdatham Paalichu

Magazine: Malayalam Visheshalprathi

Year: 1935

Source: CH Chair Collection, Chithira Tirunal

N. HAVVA BEEVI

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A B. A Graduate who taught in the Thiruvananthapuram Girls High School.

WRITING

Muslim Sthreekalum Ghoshasambradaayavum

Magazine: Malayalam Visheshalprathi
Year: 1935

Source: C.H. Chair Collection, Chithira Tirunal

Mrs. A. MALIK MUHAMMED

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Accomplished and widely published short story writer and essayist.

WRITING

Sammanam Kittum

Magazine: Deepika Tirunal Visheshalprathi
Year: 1945

Source: C.H. Chair

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Thettaarudeth

Magazine: Musalman
Year: 1950

Source: C.H. Chair

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Thritheeya Pathni

Magazine: Malayali Visheshalprathi
Year: 1952

Source: C.H. Chair

P.K UMMA

WRITING

Islamile Veera Vanithakal

Magazine: Mathrubhumi Azhchapathippu
Year: 1937 November

Source: Chithira Tirunal , EMS Academy

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Muslim Sthreekkalum Vidyaabhyasavum

Magazine: Mathrubhumi Azhchapathippu

Year: 1937 October

Source: Chithira Tirunal

A. SAINABA BEEVI

WRITING

Oru Ulbodhanam

Magazine: Isha'ath

Year: 1932

Source: C.H. Chair Collection, Abdurahman Mangad Collection

AYESHABHAI K.O 

WRITING

Islam Mathavum Nammude Sthreekalum

Magazine: Islamic Culture
Year: March, 1951

Source: C.H. Chair Collection

Mrs. M. RAHMA

WRITING

Aligarh Muslim Women College

Magazine: Bharatha Chandrika

Year: 1945

Source: C.H. Chair Collection

V.M. FATHIMA BEEVI

WRITING

Muslim Yuvaakkalodu

Magazine: Bharata Chandrika
Year: 1945

Source: C.H. Chair Collection

P.K. KUTTEEMA

WRITING

Oru Muslim Sthreeyude Chodyangal

Magazine: Mathrubhumi Azhchapathippu
Year: 1934

Source: Chithira Tirunal

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SUBAIDA

WRITING

Turkiyile Shwethavrikam

Magazine: Al-Ameen Special

Year: 1932

Source: Kerala University

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With support from the Sher-Gil Sundaram Arts Foundation-Asia Art Archive Research Grant for Histories of Ideas, Art, and Visual Culture 2022

This Foundation Project is implemented by India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) under the Arts Research programme, made possible with support from BNP Paribas India

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