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Rights and role of Muslim women in society

Saturday, 31 October 2015 9:32 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 31 October 2015 9:32 AM ]

A British Muslim in London (File photo)

In recent years, debate in the west has largely focused on the more visible aspects of the status of Muslim women and Islam, with many claiming that women have less rights than men.

But this is an often repeated misconception. Women’s equal rights in Islam are highlighted in the Quran.

Islamic feminists advocate women's rights, gender equality and social justice within an Islamic framework. In this episode, we explore these concepts.

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