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“How can you respect a religion that forces women into polygamous marriages, mutilates their genitals, forbids them to drive cars and subjects them to the humiliation of 'instant' divorce? In fact, none of these practices are Islamic at all. Anyone wishing to understand Islam must first separate the religion from the cultural norms and style of a society.”

Quote by Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood

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Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood
Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood

Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood is a British-Pakistani author born in 1942. Her works primarily address issues of women, religion, and multiculturalism, enjoying widespread popularity among readers. more

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