.... Aina has been attacked by those who oppose Sharia law and those who want to see its use extended. But what about those who worry about the impact of Sharia law on Muslim women such as her? There’s an impression it can be used to deny women equal rights.
"It’s not an impression, it’s a reality," she says. "In many Muslim countries women are subjugated – not by Sharia law – but by male systems enforcing Sharia law.
"Sharia law itself is inherently positive towards women and protects them. The way it’s applied in many Islamic countries is misogynist."
Aina also describes the Burqa as ‘divisive and dangerous’ and says Muslims should ‘be British and enjoy being British’. [Asian News] Read more [via Islamophobia Watch]
