"The conversation around this inequality is often silenced. I’ve been told not to voice my views about the lack of space for women because it will make Muslim men look bad. We’re often told that our criticism within the community will be taken by Islamophobes to further demonise Muslim men. This isn’t a lie – it does happen – but it also means that the Muslim patriarchy continues to control the narrative and nothing changes." I know many mosques have sought to address this long-standing issue, but there would seem to be some way to go for equality.
