Misogynistic interpretations
June 10, 2010 2 Comments
Sisters! Know this: In fighting for intellectual space within our religion, we cannot pay enough attention to grammar. Take it as an axiom, embroider it on a pillow, or tattoo it on a discreetly-covered limb: The believer with the best grammar wins. I’m talking about winning liberation from erroneous and oppressive interpretations, winning room to breathe, think and soar.
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“Consider this: one little word, voweled differently from the way these early experts suggested, has made countless women prisoners of their homes… One little kasrah.”
Wow! :-O
Interesting article! Goes along well since I just read this sura recently. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! Really a thoughtful and enlightening article.
Thank you so much for sharing it.
Ramadan Mubarak to you all!
Ya Haqq!