muslim women shouldnt have to conform to western feminist ideals in order to be accepted into feminist circles. i shouldnt have to let you know that i am a muslim BUT i date against my parents will or i’m not actually that religious or i grew up in Whitesville, Alabama for you to feel good about befriending me in spite of ur subconscious beliefs that Muslim women are inherently oppressed and the only way to liberate ourselves is to become more like you. i dont need to justify my beliefs !!!!! i am a feminist BECAUSE i am a muslim woman. not despite it.
