Powerful Muslim Women

I'd like to point out a couple of amazing Muslim women that I've read about recently in the world of politics:

Rachida Dati, French Justice Minister:

Growing up in France a poor child of North African immigrants, this amazing woman is today a member of President Sarkozy's cabinet.

Prior to Sarozky's election, Dati met with a core group of young Arab activists from the poor housing projects over the course of a year. It was the first time these young people had ever had access to a minister.

Ms. Dati has been a rare example for young people of North African descent that success is possible for them in France.


Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton's Traveling Chief of Staff:

Huma Abedin is responsible for "guiding the Senator from one chaotic event to the next and ensuring that the many hundreds of situations that arise at each—the photo ops, the handshakes, the speeches—go smoothly."

Described as having a preternatural ability to perform under pressure, she is featured in this month's Vogue, and as you can see, she is stunningly gorgeous.

Ms. Abedin is of South Asian descent. She was born in Michigan, moved to Saudi Arabia when she was 2, and came back to the US for college.

She is said to be a trusted advisor to Senator Clinton, especially on issues pertaining to the Middle East.