Faith, Feminism and Fighting the Patriarchy with Dr. Shehnaz Haqqani

In this episode of WeRise with Aaliyah, I’m joined by Dr. Shehnaz Haqqani — professor of religion and Islamic feminist scholar — for a no-holds-barred conversation on faith, feminism, and fighting the patriarchy within Islamic spaces.We unpack:- How patriarchal interpretations of Islam have silenced women- Why so many Muslim women feel betrayed by their faith education- The role of intuition in Islamic spirituality- The concept of jihad as a personal journey to truth- How to reclaim your voice, your faith, and your power as a Muslim womanThis episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever asked: “Is this really what God wants for me?”Chapters00:00 Introduction to Islamic Feminism and Empowerment02:22 The Role of Knowledge in Discontent04:43 Experiential Authority and Feminist Scholarship07:12 Personal Journey to Islamic Feminism10:02 Redefining Piety and Personal Identity12:55 The Spectrum of Islam and Inclusivity22:39 Engaging with Diverse Perspectives25:02 The Role of Social Media in Challenging Norms26:55 Exploring the Concept of Patriarchy28:54 Navigating Women's Rights in Islam31:25 Finding Safe Spaces for Discussion33:50 Trusting Intuition in Spiritual Journeys37:16 The Meaning of Jihad in Modern Contexts39:45 The Intersection of Intuition and KnowledgeABOUT THE PODCASTWelcome to WeRise with Aaliyah — the podcast that’s here to disrupt the gender status quo and AWAKEN your inner power as a Muslim woman. I’m Dr. Aaliyah Khan, your host, a spiritual seeker, feminist scholar, empowerment coach, community activist and all-round woman on a mission to help you shed patriarchal conditioning and rise into your fullest potential - as God intended!In this podcast we have deep, unapologetic conversations about the things that are important to Muslim women today - women's rights in Islam, holistic health & wellbeing, spirituality, community issues, cultural tabboos, sisterhood, and reclaiming your power from the patriarchal narratives that have been holding you back.

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