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Islam says to call the women with their names

Afghan Women

In Afghan society, some men believe that calling women's names bad for society. Islamic scholars believe, In Islam, it is preferred to call women with her name. Speaking with SBS reporter Najia Safi, some women say that they feel identity lost and even their names are not mentioned on their wedding cards. Najia Safi spoke with some women and has a full report.


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By Najia Safi, Abdullah Alikhil

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In Afghan society, some men believe that calling women's names bad for society. Islamic scholars believe, In Islam, it is preferred to call women with her name. Speaking with SBS reporter Najia Safi, some women say that they feel identity lost and even their names are not mentioned on their wedding cards. Najia Safi spoke with some women and has a full report.



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