1. Voula, an atheist, condemns not just Islam but also Christianity and Judaism for their “contempt of women.” Does her strong antipathy toward all religion strengthen or mar her arguments against Islam, in your view? Explain.
2. What examples of women’s rights granted to Muslim women do Mary Ali and Anjum Ali provide? Are there any important rights missing, in your view? If so, describe them.
3. Defenders of Islam, including Mary and Anjum Ali and Samana Siddiqui often argue that practices and ideas harmful to women are wrongly blamed on Islam and really stem from other factors, such as tribal culture. Do you think the arguments of Voula and Azam Kamguian, which are critical of Islam, take into account those secular factors? Defend your answer, citing examples from the viewpoints.