It is a very misunderstood community outside of itself. Though they have there share of politics as well, every prayer i've been there for has been packed, which is very rare in the US. Also there community is generally more knowledgeable islamically, and most the sisters there are fine with the arrangement as there isnt much mixing between men and women there. They recently added a few women in charge of the womens committees and they attend meetings. The community is very very close and are all friends, and this can be seen any day after prayer when everyone goes outside and hangs out talking, drinking tea, and eating fruits and icecream from the sellers that bring it to the mosque. Unfortunately they tend to disallow many speakers who can benefit there community and live nearby. Also it is difficult to get involved in helping there community.

jakcraul

2005-06-19