Unveiled: 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.
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