Religious Opposition to Girls' Education

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What was the primary concern voiced by the Mufti regarding the girls' high school?

  • The school was located too close to a mosque and disturbed prayers.
  • Teenage girls attending school was a violation of purdah and Islamic norms. (correct)
  • The school was teaching subjects that contradicted Islamic teachings.
  • The school was co-educational, which was against Islamic principles.

What underlying influence was suspected to be shaping the Mufti's views and actions against the school?

  • A local politician seeking to gain popularity by appealing to conservative elements.
  • A rival school attempting to undermine the father's school's reputation.
  • A foreign religious organization funding the spread of extremist ideologies.
  • A maulana running an illegal radio broadcast promoting 'un-Islamic' views. (correct)

What detail did the narrator know about the Mufti that he was unaware of?

  • The Mufti's niece was secretly a student at the narrator's father's school. (correct)
  • The Mufti was secretly planning to establish his own girls' school.
  • The Mufti had a vested interest in the land the school was built on.
  • The Mufti had previously sent his own daughters to a similar school.

What compromise did the narrator's father propose to address the Mufti's concerns about the school's entrance?

<p>Creating a separate gate for older girls to use. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What understanding did the narrator have based on her upbringing among Pashtun men, despite being a child?

<p>Pashtun men tend to hold grudges and not forgive easily after losing an argument. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator's personal experiences with Islamic education contrast with the Mufti's claims about girls and education?

<p>She viewed the madrasa as a positive place for religious learning, taught by a kind woman, which contradicted the Mufti's negative view of female education. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did one of the elders question the narrator's father's piety during the confrontation?

<p>Because he was running a school that educated girls, which they saw as unconventional. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significance did the narrator's study of the Quran hold in the context of the conflict with the Mufti?

<p>It gave her a personal understanding of Islam that contradicted the Mufti's restrictive views. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways did the illegal radio broadcasts contribute to the rising tensions described?

<p>They disseminated propaganda that incited violence and division within the community. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the physical environment of the madrasa contribute to the narrator's positive learning experience?

<p>The open-air setting symbolized the inclusive nature of Islamic education for both boys and girls. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Mufti

An Islamic scholar who interprets Islamic law.

Blasphemy

The act of showing disrespect to religious beliefs.

Purdah

A practice of secluding women from public view.

Maulana

A title used for an Islamic scholar or religious leader.

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Quran

The holy book of Islam containing revelations to Prophet Muhammad.

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Madrasa

An educational institution in the Muslim world teaching Islamic subjects.

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Khushal School

A school noted for providing education to girls.

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Pashtun customs

Traditions and social codes of the Pashtun people, often patriarchal.

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Islamic influence

The effects or effects of Islamic teachings on society and culture.

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Gender roles in education

Expectations based on gender for attending school or educational institutions.

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Study Notes

The First Direct Threat

  • A mufti (Islamic scholar) confronted the narrator's father regarding girls' high school, calling it a blasphemy and advocating for purdah (Islamic practice of veiling).
  • The mufti claimed to represent good Muslims and that teenage girls should not attend school, instead adhering to purdah.
  • The mufti was influenced by a maulana (religious leader) who ran an illegal radio broadcast and preached against what he deemed "un-Islamic."
  • The mufti's own niece secretly attended the school.
  • The father and mufti debated over the girls entering the school through the same gate.
  • The father proposed a compromise for the girls to enter through a different gate.
  • The man eventually backed down and left.
  • The narrator's personal experience of studying the Quran and attending madrasa demonstrates religious education's importance in their life.
  • A madrasa was an open-air mosque where boys and girls (together) studied the Quran, the Arabic alphabet, prayers, and life lessons.
  • The narrator had a teacher who was kind and wise.
  • The madrasa was specifically for religious education, while other studies took place at the Khushal School.

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