Muslim Women in Canada

Sadly, connected to this separation was the gradual and unfortunate exclusion of female worshippers from the mosque in addition to the creation of extremely hostile religious spaces. Simply said, women were unwelcome in the section set aside for men. The author argues that such a separation was aimed at silencing women and shutting them from the community under the pretext of sacred personal places (Sabrina, 2016). The practice was separating women from the Muslim community, severing their connection with the mosque. For these reasons, the author felt that this segregation has to come to an end. Thus, the mosque fails to support the people who need it as it is plagued with sectarianism and even struggle to connect with the young generation.

What is even sad is the fact that the imams are more concerned about discussing unruly children during their sermons instead of condemning sexual assault and violence. Thus, the mosque neither offers physical comfort nor emotional comfort to women and other minorities. What was the only message the author needed to hear? Why was it important to her? The only message the author wanted to hear is that every verse is a commandment that helps believers live a greater good which entails, fearing God, standing for justice, establishing the prayer, fasting, being patient, and most importantly, joining together in peace (Sabrina, 2016). The message is important to her as it has enabled her to find peace, which is the main reason she came to Islam.