OnePath Podcast How an American Woman Became a Muslim Scholar | Dr. Tamara Gray
Jan 22, 2024
Dr. Anse Tamara Gray, an American woman who became a Muslim scholar, shares her experiences and insights on challenges and virtues of Islamic Scholarship for Muslim women. She discusses the heartwarming story behind Rabata, the versatility of the Arabic language, and her personal journey from America to Syria. Dr. Tamara opens up about struggles faced as a convert, the role of women in education, and how to live your faith as a Muslim.
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From Damascus To Rabata
- Tamara returned to Minnesota from Damascus in 2012 expecting a short stay but found herself rebuilding life while grieving Syria and meeting Muslim women across North America.
- She launched Rabata to transfer what Syria gave her into online learning, publishing, and cultural projects for women.
Arabic Roots Shape Organizational Identity
- The Arabic root rabit/rat carries many related meanings that suit an organisation with multiple projects and cultural aims.
- Tamara used that linguistic richness to brand Rabata as a connective, culture-focused initiative.
A Convert Finds Syrian Scholarship
- In the 1980s Tamara found Muslim life in the US isolated and lacking serious learning, which pushed her toward Syrian teachers and scholarship.
- She even decided to marry a Syrian to immerse herself in that scholarly environment and moved to Syria.