Episode Description

Muslim women are not oppressed by Islam. They were empowered by it 1400 years ago with rights that remain revolutionary even today. In this episode of WISE Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Daisy Khan sets the record straight on what the Quran actually says about women versus what politicians and pundits claim. She reveals 10 specific rights Islam granted women in the 7th century that were centuries ahead of their time, including education as a religious duty, equal pay for work, the right to choose a spouse, financial independence through inheritance, and even political leadership. The Quran condemned pre-Islamic Arabs who buried baby daughters and declared that men and women are protectors of one another, not ranked hierarchically. Dr. Khan explains how culture, patriarchy, and politics distorted these divinely mandated rights over centuries while the Quran itself remained unchanged. She compares Islamic scripture to other religious texts and shows how the Quran uniquely addresses women as moral, legal, social, and political beings all in one place. This episode launches a series exploring each right in depth.

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• https://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/

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 WISE Women with Daisy Khan 

Where Muslim voices rise, bridges are built, and history's unsung heroines reclaim their light.

WISE Women with Daisy Khan gives voice to Muslims sharing their experiences with anti-Muslim bias, educates non-Muslims to become upstanders against discrimination, and spotlights extraordinary women throughout history whose contributions have been erased. We reclaim faith as a force for good while building bridges between East and West—transforming fear into understanding, one conversation at a time.

In a world where misinformation silences too many voices, we break through the noise by creating space for authentic dialogue. Muslims share their experiences, grievances, and hope for a better future, turning pain into a powerful conversation that demands to be heard.

Our episodes are designed to educate and empower non-Muslims to reject stereotyping and discrimination when they see it. We believe understanding begins with listening, so we challenge disinformation with knowledge and empathy, equipping people to become courageous upstanders.

We revive the legacy of luminary women who shaped civilizations yet were erased from history's pages—a reminder that women have always been shapers of civilizations, despite attempts to erase their contributions.

At its heart, WISE Women confronts the distortion and weaponization of religion for political gain, reclaiming faith as a force for justice, equality, and empowerment.

This isn't just another podcast—it's a bridge between communities taught to fear each other, between the world as it is and the world as it could be. We're opening hearts and minds, building the understanding our divided world desperately needs.

Welcome to WISE Women. Where wisdom meets courage, and voices become bridges.