Many mosques have cancelled all services for all congregants—regardless of gender. However, at some point the lower level of restriction—and its explicit ban on women—may go back into effect. As a public health crisis looms large, it may not be a good time to bring up concerns of sexism. Perhaps there is never a “good” time to address discrimination, so the time is always right, and right now.
Author: Sameena Karmally
Sameena Karmally is an attorney, founder of the DFW Muslim Bar Association, and a Public Voices Fellow through The OpEd Project.