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Challenging the Western view that Islam inherently represses women’s rights, journalist Samira Ahmed travels across the world examining Islamic customs as they relate to women. In this two-part series, Ahmed explores whether current Islamic customs such as polygamy, honor killings, and requiring women to wear the hijāb (veil) are actually rooted in the Quran.
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- Islamic Culture
- Women's Rights
- Religious Customs
- Social Critique
- Cultural Exploration
- Investigative Journalism
- Global Perspectives
- Gender Equality
- Challenging Stereotypes
