I believe the courage and determination of Malala’s father, who built the school for girls through great controversy, sparked Malala’s passion for education. Malala emphasizes that education wasn’t “just a way of passing time, it was our future” (146). The future of many girls, hungering for knowledge could change the ancient extremist views against women. While the Taliban could burn schools and take away educational resources, they “couldn’t stop [young girl’s] minds from thinking” (146). In 7th, at the beginning of the year we took a math exam. This math exam determined our curriculum for the year. I scored lower than some of my friends, thus, for the rest of the year my math lessons differed from my classmates. This made me frustrated because
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Even though many schools were being shut down or bombed, he had an immense determination to keep his school for girls open the longest. While Malala’s mother was not as revolutionary as Malala’s father, she still supported Malala and “never banned [her] from doing anything” (162). Even when circumstances were alarming and “she was afraid for [Malala’s] safety”, Malala’s mother demonstrated courage through her support for Malala (162). Malala and her father were both very progressive individuals who strove to make social change. Although Malala’s mother didn’t have the audacity to invoke a revolution, Malala’s mother was still strong and independent. Her mother worried for both Malala and Malala’s father while Malala and her father continued to inspire …show more content…
Pakistan “was created as the world’s first Muslim homeland” the only Muslim country to be made in the name of Islam (91). Mohammad Ali Jinnah founded Pakistan once “British India was divided in August 1947” (91). There are five tenets of the Muslim religion, those being Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj. These tenets are guides and depict how Muslims should carry out their lives. Shias and Sunni’s in Pakistan possess several differences, dating back to the death of Prophet Muhammad. While Sunni’s believe the position of leadership was taken over by Muhammad’s companions and advisers, Shias believe the leadership should have remained in the Prophet’s own family and do not recognize elected Muslim leaders. Instead Shias choose Imams or leaders appointed by the Prophet or God. Finally, in Pakistani society, women strive to keep a good reputation. Women must preserve her and her family’s honor, typically are married young, have many children, and do not venture outside of their
Even though many schools were being shut down or bombed, he had an immense determination to keep his school for girls open the longest. While Malala’s mother was not as revolutionary as Malala’s father, she still supported Malala and “never banned [her] from doing anything” (162). Even when circumstances were alarming and “she was afraid for [Malala’s] safety”, Malala’s mother demonstrated courage through her support for Malala (162). Malala and her father were both very progressive individuals who strove to make social change. Although Malala’s mother didn’t have the audacity to invoke a revolution, Malala’s mother was still strong and independent. Her mother worried for both Malala and Malala’s father while Malala and her father continued to inspire …show more content…
Pakistan “was created as the world’s first Muslim homeland” the only Muslim country to be made in the name of Islam (91). Mohammad Ali Jinnah founded Pakistan once “British India was divided in August 1947” (91). There are five tenets of the Muslim religion, those being Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj. These tenets are guides and depict how Muslims should carry out their lives. Shias and Sunni’s in Pakistan possess several differences, dating back to the death of Prophet Muhammad. While Sunni’s believe the position of leadership was taken over by Muhammad’s companions and advisers, Shias believe the leadership should have remained in the Prophet’s own family and do not recognize elected Muslim leaders. Instead Shias choose Imams or leaders appointed by the Prophet or God. Finally, in Pakistani society, women strive to keep a good reputation. Women must preserve her and her family’s honor, typically are married young, have many children, and do not venture outside of their