Tag: islam

What Islam really says about women? – A TED Talk by Alaa Murabit

Strong faith is a core part of Alaa Murabit’s identity — but when she moved from Canada to Libya as a young woman, she was surprised how the tenets of Islam were used to severely limit women’s rights, independence and ability to lead. She wondered: Was this really religious doctrine? With humour, passion and a refreshingly rebellious spirt, she shares how she found examples of female leaders across the history of her faith — and how she speaks up for women using verses from the Koran.
by Urban Philosophers

But why would France want to ban this dress in schools? – Talk by the journalist Silvia Boccardi (Translated)

This dress is called an abaya!The French minister of education has said that it will no longer be possible to wear it in public schools.But what is… Read more "But why would France want to ban this dress in schools? – Talk by the journalist Silvia Boccardi (Translated)"
by Urban Philosophers