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Koran and politics of purdah

Published Monday, September 21, 2026 · Updated September 22

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Verse 33:33 of the Koran, which states "stay in your houses," is explicitly addressed to the Prophet's wives and distinguishes them from other women.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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  • The Hindu

    The article argues that conservative clerics misinterpret the Koran to impose restrictions on women, and that the subjugation of women requires the Muslim laity to publicly question clerical authority and political leaders to stop legitimizing regressive institutions.

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