Nike Designs for Muslimahs

"our next mission is to design sports clothing for Muslim girls that meet the required standard of religion, movability, local production and maintenance possibilities..."

Okay so the clothes are a little impractical... I don't like them very much, maybe design 2, but it's a terrific thought and I am glad that this issue has crossed their minds, because if one is well intentioned, nothing should hold her back. Speaking of amazing, well intentioned athletes, below is a video on Ruqaya Al Ghasara [who is also in this nike one]. It's not in english, but watching the concentration in her face and her stride inspires me.



The 15th Asian Games were on December 11, 2006 in Doha, Qatar. Ruqaya Al Ghasara is from Bahrain, she was the 200m gold medal winner and dedicated her victory to all Muslim women. [won the 200 meters event in 23.19 seconds!]

awh and here's some stuff she said in interviews:

She says that running in a hijab doesn't hold her back, it makes her even quicker.

Speaking to the Associated Press, Al Ghasara said: "Wearing traditional Muslim dress has encouraged me. It's not an obstacle - quite the opposite."

In an interview she also says that she hoped her clothing choice would inspire other Muslim women to join in competitive sports.

Last December she made history when she won her 100 meters heat to become the first woman to win a race at the West Asian Games (WAG), which had previously been men only.

i love it. mashAllah! This should provide encouragement to all of us, especially those of us who doubt our capabilities.
Allah alone gives success.