In Turkey, Mosque Gets A Woman’s Touch
Website Name: NPR
Link: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95940942
Summary:
The role of woman in Islam, has always been a topic to discuss and debate. In this article, a woman by the name of Zeynep Fadillioglu is a team member of a group of interior designers whom are contributing to the construction of the Sakirin Mosque. It is her first Mosque, and the only Mosque to be designed by a woman.
Analysis:
This happening, will be a positive effect for Islam, though many are sure to disagree, the outcome will be a unfolding, growing process for the religion and woman’s rights in Islam. Woman need to have a role within the community for the purpose that you need to balance the ideas and perspectives. They do exist, and with many talents. It’s a large stepping stone for them, since this is the first time a mosque has been built and designed by a woman. The idea of creating a larger praying space for the woman will enable more children to join, and hopefully more woman. Ms. Fadillioglu herself does not practice Muslim, but her driven energy is from her excitment of herself, and other joining woman to create a beautiful, and modern mosque. Hopefully it is a step towards, the ablitly for woman who choose to wear headscarves to enroll and study in Universitys some day.
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