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| Title : | Faith & Power: Women in Islam |
| Venue : | Islamic Arts Museum Jalan Lembah Perdana Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours : Tuesday - Sunday & Public Holidays: 10.00am - 6.00pm Closed on Mondays. URL : http://www.iamm.org.my |
| Date & Time : | Fri 4 Apr - Fri 4 Jul 2008 (Daily: 10am - 6pm) |
| Tickets : | RM12 (Adults)/ RM6 (Students with ID, Malaysian senior citizens aged 55 & above)/ Free for kids under the age of 6 |
| Synopsis : | The exhibition Faith & Power: Women in Islam explores a rich history that has often been overlooked. Muslim women have occupied positions of power for as long as Islam has existed. This ranges from the trading might of the Prophet Muhammad’s first wife, Khatija, to the more formal position of the 12th century Yemeni ruler, Malika Arwa. The Qur’an alludes to women of power from as long ago as the Queen of Sheba. In more recent times, the political leadership of Islamic states such as Pakistan and Bangladesh has drawn heavily on the female population. The exhibition examines the lives of these women, and provides a physical dimension with artefacts from distant times and places. Jewellery, clothing and the accoutrements of power bring new vigour to the lives of forgotten queens, consorts and wielders of influence from behind the throne. |
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| posted by Yusuf Martin, Mon 05.05.200808:28:27 AM |
| I wonder is anyone going to mention about travel documents for women now?
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