Unveiled: A Canadian Muslim Woman's Struggle Against Misogyny, Sharia and Jihad

by Farzana Hassan

A Canadian Muslim Woman's Struggle against Misogyny, Sharia and, Jihad, is the testimony of a Muslim woman's personal struggle to oppose radicalism and misogyny within her faith community. Farzana Hassan challenges the ideas that breed such pathologies among some of Islam's adherents. She denounces not just terrorism itself, but also excuses for it. Hassan investigates specific reasons behind the prevalent anti-Western sentiment among Muslims and attempts to dispel some of their misconceptions. She also speaks out against against brutal and misogynistic honour killings, and takes an honest look at political Islam and some of its pernicious symbols, such as the burka. The book is an earnest cry for reform within Islam and for all Muslims to reconcile their faith with life in the Canada of today.

Genres: Religion

166 pages, Paperback

First published October 27, 2012

Reviews

[Imran Iqbal · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author seems to have good fundamental knowledge of her religion and culture and have tried to bring some important practical aspects and debated some obvious questions. The writer did not try to impose her ideas but leaving it to the reader to think and form an opinion. The read looks very interesting and written with an open mind knowing the sensitivities involved in religious beliefs. The book leaves the reader to analyze and further. Overall a good book to read.

The author seems to have good fundamental knowledge of her religion and culture and have tried to bring some important practical aspects and debated some obvious questions. The writer did not try to impose her ideas but leaving it to the reader to think and form an opinion. The read looks very interesting and written with an open mind knowing the sensitivities involved in religious beliefs. The book leaves the reader to analyze and further. Overall a good book to read.