I used to teach at an Islamic school, situated within a masjid, when I was around 17. There was a lot that didn't sit well with me; the mosque had a barrier--I also taught students who were about 8 years old, and I believed it to be ludicrous that I was expected to cover my …
Tag: hijab
On whether the hijab is mandatory
I’ve been avoiding this post. I’ve successfully avoided writing it for four years. As most of you know I’m conscious of the context to which I contribute exegesis (or anything), and whether or not hijab is mandatory is a question that is irrelevant in a context where women are harassed for wearing the hijab—and for …
the fatal feminist 