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“I have to say that I saw terrorists in 2002, went to Islamabad, Pakistan, and met women who were supporting this ideology. I call them the Taliban Ladies Auxiliary back then.”

Quote by Dalia Mogahed

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Dalia Mogahed is an executive known for her work in the field of public policy and social science. Born in 1974, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of Muslim American communities and their role in American society. more

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