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خديجة's avatar

I feel like there isn’t enough honest conversation in the Muslim community about the bias that exists or can exist, against women, within it. We can’t have a conversation about how the tafseer of an ayah could’ve been affected by cultural norms and bias against women. Despite us all being humans and imperfect, We can’t have this conversation. Why do we pretend like our scholars were immune to anything human? Any human bias? We can’t fight for justice for women because the Muslim community refuses to be critical and prefers living in cognitive dissonance.

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Wardah Abbas's avatar

I'm equally tired of the cognitive dissonance. We need to stop pretending like our community is immune to sexism and biases. We're not doing anyone any favors by pretending like everything is okay when it's not. We need to acknowledge the biases and work towards creating a more just and equitable community for everyone, especially women.

Thanks for reading, Khadijah. And for dropping your two cents. Together, we can continue to unpack these biases through these conversations.

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Roqee's Musings's avatar

I had a very insightful and interesting read, considering the fact that I am a teenage Muslimah, and I am still on my "journey" to getting answers that would further grant me understanding of feminism in Islam. I also agree that these issues that are kept "unsolved" have to be addressed.

I'd really love to hear/know what your definition of feminism is, if you will...

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Wardah Abbas's avatar

Oh Roqeebah! Thank you. I found your comment to be so pleasant. And it warms my heart to know about your journey. I’m in my early thirties now, but I also began this journey as a teenager. And I pray Allah guides you to a deep understanding of Islam. I’m going to have to answer your question in another essay, In Shaa Allah. And I’ll make sure to mention you.

🫂❤️❤️

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Roqee's Musings's avatar

Thank you :)

Aameen to your beautiful dua.

I'll be looking forward to that.

Thank youuuu.

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Sara Rathore's avatar

Been thinking about you recently Sister and then this popped up. Timely. As always eloquent in framing the questions no one wants to pick up. Beautiful post on the personal quest for our love for the Creator.

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Wardah Abbas's avatar

Oh Sara! I’m so happy to hear from you. I hope you’ve been well. Thanks for reading and for your feedback. It means a lot to me. I do hope you’ll share in your circles too. I would love that. ❤️❤️❤️

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thatothernigeriangirl's avatar

“The real culprit pushing women away from Islam isn't feminism. It’s oppression. It's heartbreaking that our community chooses to ignore this elephant in the room, instead blaming women for seeking change” — this is it. This is precisely it. And nothing has ever deepened my understanding of the name “Al-Adl” like my [and other women’s] experiences of girl/womanhood.

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Wardah Abbas's avatar

Thanks for reading! I’m glad it resonated strongly with you. ❤️

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Semiah's avatar

“The real culprit pushing women away from Islam isn't feminism. It’s oppression”. Spot-on!

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Wardah Abbas's avatar

Thanks for reading, Semiah. I appreciate your support 🫂❤️

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Semiah's avatar

I saw the thread also and your post articulated my thoughts on it so well. Masha Allah ☺️

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Abimbola's avatar

This is enlightening and mind opening

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Wardah Abbas's avatar

Thank you, Abimbola ❤️

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