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Sep 18, 2006
"People mistake tradition for religion. Men are always saying, 'Women can't do that because of religion,' when in fact it is only tradition. It's important for us to study so that we will know the difference." --Enas al-Kaldi
Islamic Revival in Syria Is Led by Women
In Syria, Women are in the vanguard. Though men across the Islamic world usually interpret Scripture and lead prayers, Syria, virtually alone in the Arab world, is seeing the resurrection of a centuries-old tradition of sheikhas, or women who are religious scholars. The growth of girls’ madrasas has outpaced those for boys, Syrian religious teachers say.
BE THE CHANGE
The 2003 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian campaigner for human rights, noted for her work in promoting the rights of women and children. Read her Nobel lecture. More ...
