Wanted: Progressive Female Ulama
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
They number many, but very few have brought forth innovative ideas on gender equality. Such is the irony of Indonesia's female ulama (Islamic scholar) and leaders of women's religious boarding schools leaders, amid expectations they become the bastion of equality rights in this country.
They number many, but very few have brought forth innovative ideas on gender equality. Such is the irony of Indonesia's female ulama (Islamic scholar) and leaders of women's religious boarding schools leaders, amid expectations they become the bastion of equality rights in this country.
It was a proud moment when the first national Congress of Female Ulama was held in Cirebon, West Java, a few months ago. The congress which took place in the Kebo
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