Ruqaya Al Ghasra

August 12, 2008 Boss Lady Leave a comment Go to comments

Bahrain’s Ruqaya Al Ghasra, 26, an athlete for the 100 meter and 200 meter events, runs in her ”Hijab” while training for the Beijing Olympics, at Bahrain National Sports Stadium, July 30, 2008. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed (BAHRAIN) (BEIJING OLYMPICS  2008 PREVIEW)

Categories: Famous hijabis, Hijabi Activists, sporty hijabis
  1. syeda semim
    August 13, 2008 at 7:11 am | #1
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    Keep it up, Ruqaya! We are proud of you!

  2. mehdi
    August 22, 2008 at 7:19 am | #2
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    BRAVO Ruqaya Al Ghasra

  3. Gaidi Reese
    August 23, 2008 at 2:11 am | #3
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    I am so proud of you. All around you have women half dress and you remain modest when you race. May Allah reward you for your efforts in this life and the life of the here after.

  4. Miriam Erez
    September 10, 2008 at 3:38 pm | #4
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    I’m Israeli and when I saw her, I admit I was floored. Two thoughts crossed my mind: She has to be dedicated to insist on devotion to the dictates of modesty as well as to her sport; and she’s a role model for Muslim girls and young women, showing that if you want something badly enough, you’ll find a way.

    It was also refreshing after seeing the beach volleyball players who I have a problem taking seriously playing out there in the glaring sun in their swimsuits. Good going, Al Ghasra.

  1. August 13, 2008 at 3:30 am | #1
    On Beijing 2008
  2. August 23, 2008 at 3:55 am | #2
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