The Digital Sisterhood
Qariah: The Women Quran Reciters App
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Quick takeaways
- The podcast emphasizes the importance of representation and access for women in Quran recitation, inspiring the development of the Qariah app dedicated to showcasing female reciters.
- Women in Islam are encouraged to challenge cultural norms and misconceptions about their roles, and instead seek knowledge and embrace their authentic identities within the religion.
Deep dives
The Impact of Women Scholars
The podcast episode explores the impact of women scholars on Muslim women's experiences and understanding of the Quran. The speaker shares personal experiences, such as encountering a diverse range of women scholars in Egypt who were actively teaching and reciting the Quran. These experiences challenged traditional beliefs and cultural norms that limited women's involvement in Quran recitation. The discussion highlights the importance of representation and access, as many women were inspired to reconnect with the Quran and explore their own recitation after witnessing other women recite publicly. It emphasizes the need to provide resources and platforms for women to access and appreciate the recitation of female reciters, leading to the development of a new app dedicated to women reciters.
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