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The Role of Women in Islam

By Ed Gordon

Published March 27, 2005 at 10:00 PM MST

To discuss the challenges facing Muslim women, NPR's Ed Gordon is joined by Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur, editor of Living Islam Out Loud, an anthology of writings by Muslim-American women and an organizer of the recent New York City prayer meeting led by a Muslim woman, and Imam Hassan Qazwini of the Islamic Center of America in Detroit, Mich.

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Hard hitting, intelligent, honest, and no-nonsense describe Ed Gordon's style and approach to reporting that have made the Emmy Award-winning broadcaster one of the most respected journalists in the business today. Known for his informative on-air interaction with newsmakers, from world leaders to celebrities, the name Ed Gordon has become synonymous with the "big" interview.

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