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ISMAILI EMPOWER WOMEN - 2004-04-19

Posted July 10th, 2007 by heritage
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Monday, 2004, April 19
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There's the stereotype of the Muslim woman -- silent and withdrawn behindher veil, obsequious when called upon, unable to think for herself, muchless drive a car. And then there's Shabnam Lutafali. Besides being a devout Muslim, thePakistan native is a doctor of economics and a professor at the Universityof Houston-Downtown. She also serves as the president of the Southwestregional board for the Ismaili Muslims, followers of the Aga Khan.

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H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
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The World in Houston - ISMAILI EMPOWER WOMEN - 2004-04-19

Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritage
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www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/metropolitan/2515532

There's the stereotype of the Muslim woman -- silent and withdrawn behind her veil, obsequious when called upon, unable to think for herself, much less drive a car.
And then there's Shabnam Lutafali. Besides being a devout Muslim, the Pakistan native is a doctor of economics and a professor at the University of Houston-Downtown. She also serves as the president of the Southwest regional board for the Ismaili Muslims, followers of the Aga Khan.

Like most Ismailis, Lutafali believes that being Muslim and being a competent, active woman are not mutually exclusive.

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