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Women
In Islam:
Through Western Eyes
Lisa
Killinger "What kind
of woman would want to be Muslim since they're oppressed!"
This unfortunate comment was heard by Lisa Killinger upon her
conversion to Islam in 1979 and this lecture, in essence, is
her response. She begins by debunking the myth of oppression
by outlining the lowly status of women in pre-Islamic Arabia
and how Islam liberated and dignified them by giving them rights
which are still practiced today. She then discusses the Muslim
woman's right to vote, to an inheritance, to a divorce, to the
use of birth control, to marriage to whomever is desired, and
to an education. Dr. Killinger also looks at the example of Aslamia,
a companion of the Prophet (P) who is known as the first female
physician in Islam. This Iowa State University presentation,
great for educating non-Muslims, also looks at the concept of
modesty and head-covering in other religions, the example of
Khadijah, how to explain polygamy, Islamic prohibitions that
benefit women, non-Muslim attitudes about hijab, and the role
of Muslim women in a non-Muslim society. It concludes with the
results of a post 9/11 survey that provides insight into non-Muslim
perceptions of Muslim women. Other topics discussed: distinguishing
cultural practice from religious teaching, the responsibility
to smile, and the role of Muslim men. (Duration: 40 min + DVD
bonus lecture)
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