The Light in Her Eyes - Trailer
Preview: Season 25 Episode 5 | 3m 14s
A preacher calls girls to the practice of Islam, teaching them to pursue their ambitions.
Houda al-Habash, a conservative Muslim preacher, founded a Qur’an school for girls in Damascus, Syria, 30 years ago. Every summer, her students immerse themselves in a rigorous study of Islam. A surprising cultural shift is underway - women are claiming space within the mosque. Shot right before the uprising in Syria erupted, 'The Light in Her Eyes' offers an extraordinary portrait of a leader.
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The Light in Her Eyes - Trailer
Preview: Season 25 Episode 5 | 3m 14s
Houda al-Habash, a conservative Muslim preacher, founded a Qur’an school for girls in Damascus, Syria, 30 years ago. Every summer, her students immerse themselves in a rigorous study of Islam. A surprising cultural shift is underway - women are claiming space within the mosque. Shot right before the uprising in Syria erupted, 'The Light in Her Eyes' offers an extraordinary portrait of a leader.
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The Light in Her Eyes: A Recitation's Personal Meaning
A Qur'an student recites a sura, then explans why this sura has special meaning for her (2m 37s)
The Light in Her Eyes: Dr. Iman Al-Jabi
A female, Muslim dentist maintains a religious life but shrugs off cultural gender roles. (6m)
The Light in Her Eyes: End of Term Speech
Houda al-Habash tells her students never to give up the right to choose their own paths. (1m 32s)
The Light in Her Eyes: Filmmaker Interview
Before the Syrian uprising, two documentarians filmed a woman who empowered Muslim girls. (22m 48s)
The Light in Her Eyes: Hijab - A Symbol and an Identity
Houda al-Habash explains the reasons and significance of wearing the hijab. (3m 40s)
A young girl in Syria is caught between educational goals and marriage customs. (7m 21s)
The Light in Her Eyes: Teaching the Qur'an
Hind Tabab explains how her extensive education led her to being a teacher. (8m 26s)
Light in Her Eyes: The Biggest Challenge for Muslim Women
Muslim women face a challenge in overcoming cultural behaviors, rather than religious ones (2m 59s)
The Light in Her Eyes: The Right to Learn
Two women say that there is nothing in Islam that prevents women from getting an education (4m 33s)
The Light in Her Eyes: Update with Enas
Learn what has happened to Enas and her family from the documentary The Light In Her Eyes. (8m 21s)
The Light in Her Eyes: Young Muslim Women at Lunch
Four young Muslim women discuss their futures at lunch. (1m 33s)
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