Guest guest Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Islam's pioneering women priests By Richard Hamilton BBC News, Rabat, Morocco Sunday, 25 February 2007 A radical new innovation in the Islamic world has arisen in Morocco - women priests. The Mourchidat, as they are known, are the first women ever in any Muslim country that can perform the functions of a male Imam in a mosque, except lead the prayers. Fifty Mourchidat have graduated and have now begun their ministries. However, not everyone agrees with the new appointments. The Mourchidat will be allowed to lead religious discussions and give advice in their communities - particularly to women. The only thing they will not be able to do is to lead prayers. That role will still be reserved for male Imams. Islam's pioneering women priests http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6392531.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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