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
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
Magazine: Prakasham
Year: February 28, 1937
Volume. 3, Issue No. 9
Place: Cochin
Source: Zakhariya Thangal collection, Shiju Alex (Granthaapura)
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Magazine: Sreemathi Visheshal Prathi
Year: 1935
Source: G. Priyadarshan Collection
Dr. M.K. AYESHAKUTTY
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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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
Magazine: Malayalam Visheshalprathi
Year: 1935
Source: CH Chair Collection, Chithira Tirunal
N. HAVVA BEEVI
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
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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Magazine: Musalman
Year: 1950
Source: C.H. Chair
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Magazine: Malayali Visheshalprathi
Year: 1952
Source: C.H. Chair
P.K UMMA
WRITING
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
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
Magazine: Bharatha Chandrika
Year: 1945
Source: C.H. Chair Collection
V.M. FATHIMA BEEVI
P.K. KUTTEEMA
WRITING
Oru Muslim Sthreeyude Chodyangal
Magazine: Mathrubhumi Azhchapathippu
Year: 1934
Source: Chithira Tirunal
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