The Daily Ketchup Asking a FEMALE ISLAMIC Teacher DIFFICULT Questions About Islam...
Nov 20, 2025
Guest Ustazah Liyanah, an Islamic teacher and founder of the Haya Network, shares her insights into the realities of being a Muslim woman in Singapore. She dismantles stereotypes surrounding submission and discusses the protective versus restrictive views of women's roles in Islam. Ustazah Liyanah highlights her journey in founding the Haya Network, the importance of integrating religious teachings with psychosocial support, and the evolving acceptance of therapy among Muslims. She also advocates for inclusion, compassion towards queer Muslims, and the pursuit of deeper religious understanding.
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Distinct Public Roles For Men And Women
- Ustazah Liyanah explains certain public religious roles are restricted to men, like leading mixed-gender prayers and officiating marriages.
- She frames these limits as role-based differences tied to responsibilities, not inherent inferiority.
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Protection, Not Restriction
- Ustazah reframes women's restrictions as protection and mutual care rather than oppression.
- She emphasizes Islam prescribes responsibilities and etiquettes intended as caring boundaries.
