A seminar by “Islamic Thought” & “Al Mabarrat” on women and work || Newspapers (Arabic)

The Contemporary Islamic Thought institution jointly organised with the Mabarrat Charitable Organisation a seminar entitled: “what did work give to women and what did it take away from them?”  The event included several interventions namely the Director of the Islamic Thought Mr. Najib Noureldine who considered that women’s work should address the needs of society. Fadia Diab who represented the women committee of Al Mabarrat highlighted the important role that women play in raising future generation and in preventing conflicts.  These two interventions were followed by a short documentary which presented testimonials of working women.  Izza Sharara then noted that some may have reservations about women’s work because they fear that financial independence may allow women to free themselves from men’s control.  At the end of the event, Amira Borghol spoke about the experience of women working within Islamic institutions.  Finally, Ayat Noureldine highlighted that it is only natural for laws regulating women’s work to have a comprehensive view which is not limited to work and productivity but which also takes into consideration social values and norms.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 28 March 2013