One has to separate the vision that western media gives of muslim women. They are not weak willed.
They are strong. They rule the roost. The lines are clearly defined in the household and in their lives with their husbands.
I think my heroines of women in Islam are the Queen of Jordan and of course Zahra Kazemi. This woman was strong. If I could be only half of what she brought to the world I would be blessed.
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