Gender Equality in Islam

PRESENTED BY: Meaningful Movies Matinee: 2nd Sundays @ Federal Way Library
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2:00 PM, Sunday, August 11, 2019 PST
Location: Federal Way (click for map)
by Fed Way Adult Librarian / July 23, 2019 / 0  Federal Way Library 34200 1ST Way S Federal Way,WA

This film explores the role of gender equity within Islam. Dr. Azizah Al-Hibri, a law professor and Islamic scholar, along with a group of female Islamic scholars, examine the impact cultural practices and patriarchal interpretations of the Koran have had in the treatment of Muslim women.

“Gender Equality in Islam” is part of the program, Meaningful Movies Matinee, a social justice documentary film and discussion series aimed at educating and engaging the Federal Way community every second Sunday.

Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries.

 

Release Year: 2015

Running Time: 26

Director: Persephone Productions

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