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#ExMuslimBecause: A Story of Mental Gymnastics

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The following is a guest contribution by “Anna Kafra.”

 

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#ExMuslimBecause

(a story of mental gymnastics)

I never chose to be Muslim. Most of us don’t even if we do defend it any chance we get. I was a big defender.

We’re taught at an early age that there is no god but Allah. Mohammad is the messenger of Allah.

We’re taught that Allah is the greatest, creator of everything, and that it’s haram to ask why or how, or to deny this.

We’re taught that it’s better not to know some things, because knowledge can be bad. Click to keep reading!

Muslim Woman Played The “Misinterpretation Card”

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The Twitter page @exmuslimbecause began to revive the #exmuslimbecause.  As expected, Muslims did not appreciate this hashtag very much because it offended their faith.  So they began to tweet sarcastic remarks under the #.  Others attempted to disagree with and challenge the #.

One young woman and I had a brief exchange in the midst of this.  I will paste the screen shots below.  I kept her username and photo out to maintain her anonymity because I would much rather focus on discussing her thought than single her out and bully her.  #realtalk Click for more!

(NSFW) FEMEN Activists Go Topless at Muslim Events

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FEMEN is a feminist activist group internationally known for organizing topless protests.  Recently they have protested at an Islamic event in Denmark where Tariq Ramadan, a renowned Islamic scholar was speaking on stage.

Picture this: Tariq Ramadan is on stage speaking with conservative Muslims about Islam and women in niqab jump on stage and strip.

Here’s the video: Click for more!

MuslimGirl Site Founder Avoids Defending Her Own Claims

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Amani Al Khatabeh, founder of Muslimgirl.com is a feminist dedicated to empowering Muslim women and girls in the United States.  Her activism aims to encourage Muslim women to speak up and participate in social dialogue.

She was recently interviewed on a talk show where she discussed Muslim feminism.

In that talk show interview, she called Islam the first feminist movement.

Yes. Take that in. Islam was the first feminist movement. Click to keep reading!