Hearts Of Women Labels: Feminist, Leila Aboulela, Minaret, Women
I sit in the pantry completely immersed in Leila Aboulela’s Minaret. It is a story of a Sudanese aristocrat’s daughter who moved to London, after a political coup. The aftermath of the coup left her an orphan & her twin in jail. She struggles with life in search of a living and eventually founds peace in her love for Islam.
Personally I do not know why but my recent books are mostly about women especially muslim women. Stories of oppression and misinterpretation of the Quran has become my cup of tea. I realise after reading one, I itch for more.
I’ve practically read stories of women from Iraq, Iran, Sudan & Somalia. Just some of the Islamic countries who prides themselves in leading their countries following the Islamic principles and reinstating the days of the first ummah – in the time of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)
After much research and gaining insights regarding the community led by our beloved Prophet, I feel as if these countries are just trying too hard. Look at the state of the people; look at the state of the women and their struggles. It feels as if their drifting further and further, never on par with the first Ummah let by our Prophet.
The misogyny of women only degrades a society. It weakens the structure of a community. I mean look at most patriarchal families and you will notice an imbalance of discipline and moral duty.
You needn’t go far… Look into the Quran and you find a whole chapter especially for women, a dedication to their existence and importance in a community.
But why do men still misinterpret and selfishly promote their misogyny.
Haven’t women breastfed the young, ensure the stability of the household & become guardians of your children. How unfair and cruel…to satisfy one’s desire to prove their patriarchal supremacy.
Call me a male feminist but we men have more to learn and understand of our other half…
