 Hello! Hello guys! Hi! I invited today Tiba! Nice to meet you guys, my name is Tiba and I am from Iraq. But I also live part of my life in Sweden. Sweden? Yes, I have two nationalities. I have Swedish and Iraqi. So today I want to talk about woman rights, is it okay? Oh, yeah, yeah, of course. Yeah, I'm so interesting because you studied about human rights. So you have more of a heart perspective, maybe? Yes, yes, yes. I think people generally think woman rights in Islam is very low because they wear D-Job and they can't like Saudi Arabia. A few years ago they cannot drive, they cannot enter the stadium. The kinds of things make non-Muslim people think, oh, maybe they're right, but when I meet my Muslim friends, they think really differently. They think they deserve equally. So I'm curious about that. I want to ask you, and you're Muslim too. So do you think women right in the Muslim countries in general? They are like this low, do you think? I feel like the problem that we are experiencing is a mixture or misunderstanding between culture aspects and religion. I feel like they are both being mixed in the Middle East because there are so many things that in Islam that fights for women rights. But then when you come and think about it in a culture perspective, then the woman is being repressed by the society, but not because of the religion, but just because of the society. And I feel like that's how it was even in Korea before. There is so many repression on women, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's religious. So it's not because of religion? No, no, it's more like a cultural male dominant society or sometimes justified by the religion. It's like, ah, but this is how it says in Quran and this is how it says in here. But they just exclude other aspects which is fighting for women rights. We don't talk about them because it doesn't benefit men. So that's one of the most problematic issues. But I feel like it hopefully is getting better more and more with the new generation in the Middle East. The many laws are changing. Yes, many laws are changing and the new generation is more open minded, reading more, studying more and realizing that everyone is equal and everyone should be giving the opportunity because the Islam, the religion we are proud of is actually fighting for this, fighting for equality between men and women. So it will only make sense if we do as well. The Quran said that in front of God every human being in service have same rights. Yes, yes, yes, yes. I heard that if you're late, their family think that's not good at their reputation. So they killed, all are killing. But this is very sensitive. What do you think about that? I think it's a very cultural thing again. It's in different cultures. That goes back in history to the tradition. But that doesn't have anything to do with Islam. That's the thing. That's not a thing. Absolutely not. You cannot kill in Islam. You cannot kill at all. And actually even dishonoring the relationship between parents and children. It's very pure. So the Islam even says that if your parents are not Muslim, just be nice to them anyway because they are your parents. So sorry if I quote it not correctly, but it's something along the lines. So it's a religion that really forbid killing just like that. That's forbidden. So absolutely not. There are so many misunderstandings because Islam spreads so many countries. They make so many cultures. Yes, yes, yes. Many people misunderstand about that. Exactly. There's so much misunderstanding and I really hope in the future with YouTube and other things we can explain to the world that there is differences. Religion is not the same as culture. And it's not just happening in the Middle East. This problem is happening everywhere. There are so many... In Korea too. Yeah, there are so many things. The gender conflicts are so serious. Exactly. And that doesn't have anything to do with religion. Yeah, why? It's not because of religion. No, exactly. I want to ask, many countries their feminism is very big issue in the worldwide. Yes. Worldwide issue. I'm curious that the Middle East or other Islamic countries, is there any movements? Fighting for women's rights. Fighting for women's rights. Yes. I actually haven't been in Iraq for 18 years. But I have been in Jordan, for example. I visited a few times, yes. And in Jordan, for example, I can say I feel like there is movement and there is also organizations, non-governmental organizations who are actually fighting for women's rights. But of course, everything that happens regarding a human rights is in a very slow process. So it does take time and it doesn't happen in a blink You know, changes, especially social changes, they happen very slow. Everything, it takes time in order to change something, to change people's mind. They need time. They need time, absolutely. So I'm sure I'm positive that the change will happen because I see it in certain countries. Even in Saudi Arabia, for example, the changes are happening. There is a positive outcome in the future. But it's just a matter of time. It might take time. Yeah, so it is changing. Yeah, I think so. I believe so. I think that it's changing. They are trying to give the same opportunity to men and women. It's definitely getting better. Unfortunately, it will take years. It will maybe take decades. Even in Sweden, about 100 years ago, they were one of the worst when it comes to women's rights. But now they are one of the best. So it does take time. So I'm sure, and beside Iraq and other countries, they have experienced so much more. So the people didn't have time to think of social problems. Because when you don't have food to eat at home, you cannot think of all about women right. It's like a priority. You can solve the problem at the first and then think about it. Exactly, exactly. So I think when the war calms down a bit, the Middle East situation and the political situation calms down, I'm positive that changes will happen. I think it should be more about qualifications more than gender. It's not gender conflict. It's human beings. Exactly. Even when it comes to the different skin color, women should be treated differently just because you are born in a way that you can never change. You cannot change your gender. You cannot change your identity. You cannot change your skin color. So there are things that is you and you don't want to change it. And that should be your right. You have all the right to be you. I think there are many misunderstandings about Islam even nowadays. But if there is some problem, it's just their problems, not because of Islam or because of... Exactly, exactly. I don't want to say that. Yes, yes. And the thing is, religion for me is a very personal thing. My religion is different from yours. Both of us are, for example, Muslims. My relationship with God is different from yours. That's why in my opinion we should never judge someone just based on the way they look or the way they dress or the way they show their religion in a way. I feel like everything is very personal. It's a relationship between God and the person. And it's all depending on myself and on my intentions. I believe in intentions. If I have good intentions, as long as God knows my intentions are innocent, even if the other person in front of me is misunderstanding my actions, just because of the way I look, that doesn't mean that I'm wrong. Nobody can judge them. Exactly, nobody can. Nobody can say like you are more religious and you are less religious just because you do one, two, three. No, there is way more religion and it's a life. It's a life thing. It goes from the day you are born to the day you die. It's a life process. I'm so impressed that Islam focuses on the religion you and God. Exactly, exactly. And that's, I think, one of the most important aspect when I forbid myself from doing something bad, not because I don't want my neighborhood to think I'm a bad person. No, I would think about big thing. I would care about God thing. That's one of the most important things I believe. That's cool. So, today we talked about girls' life in Islam. It was so interesting. Yeah, it was really interesting. I want to talk more things later. I would love to. Thank you for saying really well about this topic. Yeah, thank you so much. No, it's no problem. Yeah, it can be really sensitive, but it could be. But as long as we keep in mind that everyone has different perspective, different opinions, there is no such a thing as with our bad opinions. If we don't talk about this, nothing changes. That's true. Yeah, we have to talk about this. Absolutely, absolutely. Yes, yes, yes. Okay, so thank you for watching my video. So, take care and be safe. Bye-bye. Bye-bye. Ma'a salam. Ma'a salam.