We have created additional web short content for you to use in your classrooms in conjunction with Veiled Voices and Sheikhas' Stories.  We suggest that you use the material to both explain and promote discussion about the many issues brought up in the documentary Veiled Voices.

Please note, this is a beta version of the page and we welcome feedback and suggestions to make the page more useful for classrooms.  Please contact, brigid[at]veiledvoices.com. 
 

Women as Public Leaders In Islam

This is an excerpt from our interview with Professor Paul Heck at Georgetown University.  He discusses the public role that women can play in Islam.

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Women Leaders in Egypt

Riham Sheble and Professor Tadros of American University, Cairo explain the different types of women religious leaders in Egypt and the complicated role that they plan in Egyptian society.

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What is Islamic Law?

As explained by Professor Paul Heck.

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What is a Fatwa and who is a Mufti?

A brief explanation by Professor Paul Heck.

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Custody Laws in Islam

Professor Paul Heck and Sheikh Ziad al-Saheb from Lebanon discuss the complicated issue of custody in Islam.

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