The Thinking Muslim

Raising Confident Muslim Girls in the West with Farhat Amin

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Jun 2, 2023
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Islam Seen as a Barrier

  • Muslim girls in the West get the message that Islam is a barrier to happiness and confidence.
  • Popular culture often shows them happier only after rejecting Islamic practices like hijab.
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Capitalism Exploits Girls' Insecurities

  • Capitalism profits from girls' insecurities by promoting unrealistic beauty standards.
  • This unrealistic focus damages girls' mental health and self-esteem.
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Feminism Clashes With Islam

  • Liberal feminism's insistence on strict equality clashes with Islamic gender roles.
  • This creates confusion in Muslim girls about fairness and religious practices like hijab.
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