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MMDA – Misconceptions about the reforms.

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Featured image is of my friend Sineen’s nikkah signing in India. The registrar, and two witnesses approach the groom in his section. The registrar says the bride’s name and asks him for his consent to marry her. He says ‘khabool hai’ three times and signs the certificate.  Then they go to women’s section and approach the bride. They ask her whether she consents to marry the groom. She replies ‘khabool hai’ three times and signs the certificate.  In the name of God, the most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Assalamu Alaikum Dear Muslims, I would like to address some misconceptions about the reforms for the MMDA (Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act) in Sri Lanka. 1. The rumour that is has to do with with pressure from the EU is a lie. This rhetoric is being used to misinform Muslims into believing that pressure is being exerted externally. Reforms started way back in the 1970’s by Muslim men. I even attended a meeting by the Muslim Women’s Action Forum in 2010, where reforms were discussed. The committee set up to recommend …

My Mother

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My mother is a powerhouse. She can literally conquer a nation, win over the people, befriend all the wild animals, and build beautiful buildings with great interior decor. In our world she is partner to my dad’s business, a great mother and teacher, an artist, a designer, interior decorator, and lover of animals. Growing up, she remembers being the tom boy in the family. Not interested in going out, she preferred to stay home with her pets. Multi talented, she taught German, tailored clothes, painted and traveled extensively. She has a great knowledge of politics, and has an amazing sense of design. As children, my brother and I knew we had unconventional parents. While most parents forced their kids to stay indoors, we spent a good part of our childhood on the streets playing cricket and cycling. Being creative was of our upbringing, from the funky shaped sandwiches in our lunch boxes, to painting sessions in the garden. Being a feminist, my mother made sure I had access to equal opportunity. Because of this, my brother …