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Feb 2023
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Building Prophetic Communities for Women...

YAQEEN INSTITUTE
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The Prophet (S) once critically said, “O people! Some of you scare people away [from faith].” He was addressing the best generation of Muslims when he said this, so it certainly still applies today. Are Muslim communities pushing women away today? What do we lose when women are disengaged from Islamic institutions? How can we improve access and connection ... Show More
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