Many people have come to associate Islam with misogynistic ideologies. However, many fail to realise that these ideas stem from culture, not religion.
Islam gives women their rights. However, those in the community turn a blind eye to them. They practice only the parts of their religion that they want to practice.
The community forces countless women into a marriage they don’t want, yet Islam clearly states that consent of the bride is a requirement for marriage.
Women are blamed for being the victims of rape, yet Islam condemns the violence and oppression that constitutes the crime.
Girls and women are prohibited by their family from receiving an education, yet Islam has always advocated for the importance of education.
Honour killings are committed every day whilst people stand by and let them happen, yet Islam preaches murder as amongst the worst of sins.
This culture needs to be erased.
We were given the right to live. Who are you to think you can take that away from us?
Written by Lujain B
Artwork by Zara Masood
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