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The Light in Her Eyes

The Light in Her Eyes

Documentary
2011, Movie, 55min
Houda al-Habash, a conservative Muslim preacher, founded a Qur'an school for girls in Damascus, Syria when she was just 17 years old. Every summer, her female students immerse themselves in a rigorous study of Islam, in addition to their secular schooling. A surprising cultural shift is underway-women are claiming space within the mosque, a place historically dominated by men. Challenging tradition, Houda insists education for women is a form of worship. Using Qur'anic teachings, she encourages her students to pursue higher education, jobs, and public lives, while remaining committed to an interpretation of Islam prioritizing women's role as wives and mothers. In a world rarely seen, The Light In Her Eyes tells the story of a leader who challenges the women of her community to live according to Islam, without giving up their dreams. Shot right before the uprising in Syria erupted, the film is an exclusive look at a social movement thriving in a country controlled by a repressive regime
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Laura Nix
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Julia Meltzer
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In a conservative Muslim community in Damascus, Syria, a young woman named Houda al-Habash has founded a Qur'an school for girls. Defying tradition, she encourages her students to pursue higher education, careers, and public lives while still adhering to their faith. Shot before the Syrian uprising, this documentary offers a rare glimpse into a community where women are claiming their place in the mosque and challenging societal norms. Through Houda's leadership, the film shows how Islam can be interpreted to prioritize women's roles as wives and mothers while still encouraging them to pursue their dreams.

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The Light in Her Eyes was released in theaters on November 1, 2011.

 

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