The desire for freedom: a sentiment felt among many Islamic women living in the Middle East & Africa.
"I wanted the freedom to express my thoughts and idea,
to fight the idealogy of hate."
This is a quote from Wafa Sultan, a well-known secular activist. Though Sultan's beliefs are radical (she faults Islam as a whole for the 'clash of civilizations'), she symbolizes an important figure for women of an Islamic background. Her determination to voice her opinions, without serious regard to any cultural backlash, is inspiring. She is well known for being extremely pro-Western in a debate on Al Jazeera in 2006.
"I wanted the freedom to express my thoughts and idea,
to fight the idealogy of hate."
This is a quote from Wafa Sultan, a well-known secular activist. Though Sultan's beliefs are radical (she faults Islam as a whole for the 'clash of civilizations'), she symbolizes an important figure for women of an Islamic background. Her determination to voice her opinions, without serious regard to any cultural backlash, is inspiring. She is well known for being extremely pro-Western in a debate on Al Jazeera in 2006.
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