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Are you satisfied with the space designated for women in your Mosque?

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The World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Foundation announced last month that the sixth WIEF global conference will take place in Kuala Lumpur this May, just weeks before world leaders convened in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. Do you feel Muslim women receive equal and fair access to international business markets?

This poll ended on February 16, 2010.

Results
  • Yes 0 votes
    0%
  • Undecided 2 votes
    12.5%
  • No 14 votes
    87.5%
Total Votes: 16
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With the 2009 Copenhagen Summit on Climate Change wrapping up, the environment has been on everyone’s minds. An Azizah Magazine special highlights the importance that Islam places on preserving the environment. Do you believe that Islam emphasizes the importance of going “green”?

This poll ended on January 08, 2010.

Results
  • No 2 votes
    6.06%
  • Undecided 3 votes
    9.09%
  • Yes 28 votes
    84.85%
Total Votes: 33
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Dalia Mogahed, appointed by President Obama to the President’s Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, recently stated that the Western view of Sharia was “oversimplified” and the majority of women around the world associate it with “gender justice”. Do you agree with her?

This poll ended on November 20, 2009.

Results
  • Undecided 5 votes
    10.87%
  • No 15 votes
    32.61%
  • Yes 26 votes
    56.52%
Total Votes: 46
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Earlier this month in a Somali region where an estimated 98% of the population practices female genital cutting (FGC), 14 villages collectively pledged to abandon FGC because it is a harmful and un-Islamic practice. Do you support their decision?

This poll ended on November 03, 2009.

Results
  • No 1 votes
    3.13%
  • Undecided 1 votes
    3.13%
  • Yes 30 votes
    93.75%
Total Votes: 32
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The Aceh Legislative Council in Indonesia recently implemented the Stoning Bylaw which permits stoning to death for adultery. Do you agree with this law?

This poll ended on October 12, 2009.

Results
  • Yes 1 votes
    3.03%
  • Undecided 1 votes
    3.03%
  • No 31 votes
    93.94%
Total Votes: 33
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On August 20th, Afghanistan held presidential elections. Do you think the overall position of Afghani women has improved since the overthrow of the Taliban in 2001?

This poll ended on September 28, 2009.

Results
  • Undecided 7 votes
    19.44%
  • Yes 13 votes
    36.11%
  • No 16 votes
    44.44%
Total Votes: 36
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Who is primarily responsible for making positive change happen for Muslim women?

This poll ended on August 20, 2009.

Results
  • Muslim women with Muslim men 0 votes
    0%
  • Muslim women with people of other faiths 2 votes
    40%
  • Muslim women alone 3 votes
    60%
Total Votes: 5
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