Activism and social challengesSince the 1980s, Mushtaq has been actively involved in movements aimed at challenging fundamentalism and social injustices in Karnataka. In 2000, she and her family faced a three-month social boycott due to her advocacy for Muslim women's rights to enter mosques. Her support for Muslim students' right to wear the hijab in schools has been a notable aspect of her activism. Literary contributionsMushtaq began her writing career in her late twenties, channeling her experiences and observations into powerful narratives. She has published six short story...