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Intersection of love, faith, and political activism.

This book is a powerful testament to the transformative power of love and faith in the face of adversity. Through her personal journey, Humaira Awais Shahid sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of Pakistani women, and how their lives are impacted by cultural, social, and political factors. With a unique perspective that combines Islamic ethics and ideals of social justice, Shahid's story is an inspiring call for progressive change in the developing world. Whether you are interested in women's rights, activism, or the intersection of religion and politics, this book offers a captivating and thought-provoking read.

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ISBN: 9780393081480
Related Collections: Religion, Politics, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Politics, Biography, Social Issues

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In the fall of 2001, a newlywed English professor took on a job editing the "women's section" of one of Pakistan's leading Urdu newspapers. She soon transformed pages of celebrity gossip and fashion advice into a vehicle for the investigation of the true lives of Pakistani women. News of acid attacks on hapless women, the trading of girls as currency in tribal disputes, and other abuses transformed this young mother into a fiery advocate for women's rights-one guided by Islamic ethics and ideals of social justice as she taught rural leaders to distinguish between religion and tribal custom. Her commitment to her countrywomen led her to a seat in the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, where she fought to protect women, girls, and the poor. Humaira Awais Shahid's extraordinarily warm and passionate voice provides remarkable insight into how Islamic values and ethics might yet be a vehicle for progressive change in the developing world.


Author: Humaira Awais Shahid
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Publication Date: 04 Apr 2014
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Intersection of love, faith, and political activism.

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