Famous quote by King Hussein I

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I am totally against the idea that a Muslim woman should not have the same opportunities as a Muslim man to learn, to op
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"I am totally against the idea that a Muslim woman should not have the same opportunities as a Muslim man to learn, to open up, to work, help shape the future. To close Islam down to a sexist approach is totally intolerable and ridiculous. It's not Islam"

- King Hussein I

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King Hussein I was a strong supporter for gender equality and believed that Muslim females must have the same chances as Muslim males. He was adamant that any idea that Islam was a sexist religious beliefs was completely incorrect and should not be endured. He believed that Muslim ladies should have the ability to discover, open up, work, and help form the future. He argued that closing Islam down to a sexist technique was ludicrous and not reflective of the real mentors of the faith. He wanted to ensure that Muslim ladies had the exact same rights and chances as Muslim men, and that they must not be kept back by outdated and overbearing views. King Hussein I was a strong advocate for gender equality and thought that Muslim ladies should have the same chances as Muslim males. He was adamant that any idea that Islam was a sexist faith was entirely incorrect and must not be endured. He believed that Muslim females should have the ability to find out, open, work, and help shape the future. He argued that closing Islam down to a sexist approach was absurd and not reflective of the real teachings of the religion. He wanted to guarantee that Muslim women had the exact same rights and opportunities as Muslim guys, which they must not be kept back by out-of-date and overbearing views. He wished to create a society where Muslim women could reach their full capacity and contribute to the development of their neighborhoods. King Hussein I's message was clear: Muslim ladies need to have the very same opportunities as Muslim guys and need to not be held back by out-of-date and oppressive views.

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Jordan Flag This quote is written / told by King Hussein I between November 14, 1935 and February 7, 1999. He/she was a famous Statesman from Jordan. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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