Me and the Mosque
Synopsis
Women in a Regina mosque face restrictions on their participation in prayer, with one describing her experience of being seen through a one-way mirror.
Synopsis
Zarqa Nawaz recalls her childhood in a Toronto mosque, where she felt welcomed as a girl. In "Me and the Mosque," she investigates the barriers women face in mosques across Canada. Personal interviews reveal stories of exclusion and frustration. Many women express a desire for equal access and participation in prayer. The film combines animation, archival footage, and testimonies to address social justice and spiritual equality within their faith.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how Zarqa's childhood mosque experience contrasts with today.
- Find out why women are often seen as distractions in mosques.
- Meet the voices advocating for women's empowerment in Islam.
Did You Know
- Zarqa prays in a room with a one-way mirror so men cannot see her.
- The mosque Zarqa attended as a child was an old converted church.
- Zarqa believes the mosque is the heart and soul of the Muslim community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a common issue regarding women in mosques?
Women are often told they are a distraction and may pray in separate areas, such as rooms with one-way mirrors.
What did Zarqa experience as a child in the mosque?
Zarqa enjoyed going to the mosque and was not treated differently because she was a girl.
Where did Zarqa and her husband get married?
Zarqa and her husband Sami were married in a mosque, which they both felt was their home.
What are people saying?
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