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Based on the research of the WISE Muslim Women's Shura Council, do you agree with their

This poll ends on August 10, 2010.

Yes No Undecided

Are you a Muslim woman?

Yes No

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    Leaders in Christian-majority Kenya are advocating to remove judicial bodies that administer Islamic personal law in a proposed new constitution up for referendum next month. Christian leaders argue that Muslims should not receive special privileges in the secular country, while Muslims feel this is a way of limiting their rights. Do you feel Muslim minorities are entitled to their own courts for issues pertaining to family and personal law in countries like Kenya?

    This poll ended on July 23, 2010.

    Results

    All Responses: 59

    • Yes 22 votes
      37%
    • No 31 votes
      53%
    • Undecided 6 votes
      10%
    Total Votes: 59

    Answers by Muslim Women: 29

    Please note, gender and religious affiliation is self-reported

    • Yes 13 votes
      45%
    • No 11 votes
      38%
    • Undecided 5 votes
      17%
    Total Votes by Muslim Woman: 29
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    An exhibition at London’s Science Museum highlights inventions from the Muslim world, such as the first ever degree-granting university by Princess Fatima al-Fihri, the invention of the windmill and brewed coffee. Growing up, how much education did you receive on the historical accomplishments of the Muslim world?

    This poll ended on July 09, 2010.

    Results

    All Responses: 45

    • A lot. 7 votes
      16%
    • A little. 11 votes
      24%
    • None. 27 votes
      60%
    Total Votes: 45

    Answers by Muslim Women: 27

    Please note, gender and religious affiliation is self-reported

    • A lot. 7 votes
      26%
    • A little. 4 votes
      15%
    • None. 16 votes
      59%
    Total Votes by Muslim Woman: 27
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