Islamic feminists distinguish Islam from Muslims
Topic: Violence Against Women
Source: Asian News
Author: Amal Mohammed Al-Malki
Anyone attempting to take stock of the position of women in the Muslim world cannot help but be confused. One finds stories in the media all the time about injustices committed against Muslim women, such as "honour" killings, child marriages and discriminatory legal judgments in matters of divorce, custody and inheritance. On the other hand, one also comes across stories about the remarkable strides made by Muslim women in education, career development and political activism in countries as diverse as Bangladesh, Morocco and Turkey. How can we make sense of such a dichotomous picture? The answer is simple: by distinguishing the religion of Islam from the Muslims who practice it. (04/09/09)