Who is myriam francois cerrah

How do we foster greater respect for pluralism and the religious rights of all communities and individuals? Is liberalism a tool to allow the articulation of a range of perspectives, including some which may be illiberal? Creating a sense of co-existence and community is about forging a shared identity which all members of society can identify with and I think this will necessarily begin with quite a profound reform of education.

How has your own experience as a white European Muslim shaped how you see the obstacles and opportunities facing Muslims in the West? My proximity to the subject certainly means I am very invested in understanding how best to solve the problems observed in this field.

In your view, which one is the most urgent or could make the biggest impact if adopted? There is no magic bullet. Facebook Twitter Email Share. Elizabeth Oldfield Elizabeth is host of The Sacred podcast. Subscribe to The Sacred on iTunes. Just Work: Humanising the Labour Market in a Changing World As the relationship between work, time and place changes, this report explores how we can rediscover patterns of rest.

Reports Buy. See other recent events and articles. Comment See all. In the news See all. Research See all. Now she is gaining more popularity for being one of a growing number of educated middle class female converts to Islam in Britain.

I began talking and debating with Muslims on the basis that I felt I could help them overcome this lagging in development by rejecting what I then viewed as outmoded and archaic views. How do you feel that your path to Islam has helped you be a better spokesperson for the religion? What led you to choose the Islamic movements in Morocco as the focus of your doctorate?

I have an interest in modern Islamic theorizing and the forces that shape it, whether consciously or not! Morocco fascinates me for a number of reasons. It has a long and rich history as an Islamic state, which long predates the contemporary modernist obsession with creating an Islamic state.

At the same time, it is a post-colonial developing nation struggling with corruption, poverty, illiteracy and negotiating an independent identity. Need I say more…. That said, it is far better in the UK than in France or Germany…. What do you think we can do, as Muslim women, to improve the way we are perceived?

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