Bina ShahFitnaThe Arabic word fitna (فتنة) has multiple meanings, including “strife,” “trial,” “persecution,” “temptation,” “sedition,” and “civil…Aug 6Aug 6
Bina ShahUs and ThemThis is the story of something that happened to me over ten years ago. I am remembering it today; I can’t remember whether I’ve shared it…Oct 13, 2023Oct 13, 2023
Bina ShahBarbie in PakistanTHE Barbie cinematic juggernaut has made headlines around the world; in Karachi, Pakistan, it sold out for two solid weeks after its…Aug 19, 2023Aug 19, 2023
Bina ShahJoyland BluesThe award-winning film’s tortuous journey to Pakistani screensNov 20, 2022Nov 20, 2022
Bina ShahThoughts on White FeminismI’m very excited to read my friend Rafia Zakaria’s forthcoming manifesto Against White Feminism: Notes on Disruption. The publisher’s blurb…May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Bina ShahHow to Play the Aurat CardHave you, as a woman, ever been accused of playing the Aurat Card (the gender card, the woman card) when arguing with your fellow…May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Bina ShahThe Tyranny of BeautyIf vast numbers of men on social media are calling you ugly, you’re doing something right.Dec 9, 2019Dec 9, 2019
Bina ShahWhat I learned about authenticity from watching FleabagPhoebe Waller Bridge’s artistic vision is a hot commodity. But its chaotic appeal can only go so far for some of us.Nov 5, 2019Nov 5, 2019