AMA: I’m a Muslim woman. I tried posting this on r/Feminism but it was removed, so I’m sharing it here instead

Hey everyone,

I wanted to start this conversation because I’ve noticed a lot of hate toward religion in general and especially toward Islam on r/Feminism. I understand that people have strong opinions and sometimes valid criticisms, but I also feel like there’s not much room there for respectful, nuanced conversations especially from people who actually live and practice the faith.

I originally posted this there, but it got removed almost immediately. So I thought I’d try here instead.

I’m a Muslim woman, and I’d really like to offer a different perspective. A lot of what I see online frames Islam as inherently oppressive toward women, but that hasn’t been my experience. In fact, when you look past the cultural practices and misinterpretations, Islam actually gives women a lot of rights and dignity, rights that were ahead of their time.

So I’m opening this up as an Ask Me Anything. If you’re curious about Islam, women’s roles, hijab, marriage, divorce, my personal experiences, whatever it is, I’ll answer as openly and honestly as I can.

All I ask is that we keep it respectful. If someone is just here to insult or attack, I won’t engage. I’m not here to preach, just to share and hopefully build some understanding.

Thanks for being here — I’m looking forward to your questions.