Menopause affects all women, whether they have given birth or not. Nevertheless, the subject remains taboo in all communities, even if it is coming out of the shadows thanks in particular to World Menopause Awareness Day in October.
I wanted to address the menopause of Muslim women, because the consequences of menopause, in addition to cultural and religious preconceptions, affect their spirituality and their religious practices.
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Recommending talking about endometriosis and specifically about Muslim women seems a bit strange since endometriosis awareness concerns everyone.
However, there are specificities related to beliefs within Muslim communities that need to be addressed.
Here are 5 reasons for discussing endometriosis and Muslim women in particular.
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Childless Muslims are leading us to redefine the meaning of marriage. Their experiences question the supposed authorization of polygamy in the Qur’an.
In a previous article, I wrote about the purpose of marriage, which is not procreation, but rather a loving relationship between two complementary partners offering each other mutual support. (Surah 30:21)
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« Muslim women cannot marry non-Muslims! » This idea, widely disseminated and accepted as an interpretation of verse 5 sura 5, surely contributes to social infertility in Muslim communities.
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