Saturday, March 20, 2010
Rachel Aspden: Women and the Dowra
Rachel Aspden is a British Journalist who travelled to the annual Dowra course in Tarim, Yemen a couple of years ago.
Her article is worth a read, she makes some interesting observations about her time there. As the Dowra Applications usually open in the spring of each year, her sharing may help women who are thinking of travelling out there.
What is life like in a madrasa and why are young western women drawn to a life of strict religious discipline?
Rachel Aspden was asked politely but firmly to cover up.
Photograph: Ralph Gobits
In the ancient cemetery of the desert town of Tarim, in south Yemen, a crowd of young women shrouded in black nylon are .....
Read the rest of the article here.
Dowra Sharings:
Sharing 1 - On Sharing
Sharing 2 - A Visit to Shaykha Sultana
Sharing 3 - Importance of Wednesday
Sharing 4 - Habibs & Hababas
Sharing 5 - Advice From Habib's Mother
Sharing 6 - On Arrival
Sharing 7 - Caprice, Lower Self, Desire - Part 1
Sharing 8 - Caprice, Lower Self, Desire - Part 2
Sharing 9 - Feeling Worthless
Her article is worth a read, she makes some interesting observations about her time there. As the Dowra Applications usually open in the spring of each year, her sharing may help women who are thinking of travelling out there.
My journey to the heart of Islam
The Guardian, Saturday 24 October 2009What is life like in a madrasa and why are young western women drawn to a life of strict religious discipline?
Rachel Aspden was asked politely but firmly to cover up.
Photograph: Ralph Gobits
In the ancient cemetery of the desert town of Tarim, in south Yemen, a crowd of young women shrouded in black nylon are .....
Read the rest of the article here.
Dowra Sharings:
Sharing 1 - On Sharing
Sharing 2 - A Visit to Shaykha Sultana
Sharing 3 - Importance of Wednesday
Sharing 4 - Habibs & Hababas
Sharing 5 - Advice From Habib's Mother
Sharing 6 - On Arrival
Sharing 7 - Caprice, Lower Self, Desire - Part 1
Sharing 8 - Caprice, Lower Self, Desire - Part 2
Sharing 9 - Feeling Worthless
Labels: Dowra
