"For decades, her mother, Hiba, was devoted to al-Qubaysiat, a highly secretive female Muslim order that operates in Lebanon and Syria. Chehab's grandmother Doria had also been a follower, and the film-maker herself was initiated into the group as a young girl."
"Hiba, too, doesn't fit into simplistic expectations of a victim. Her wounds from banishment are still raw, but she could not help but grieve audibly over the Anisa's death."
"That Chehab's film focuses on this internal emancipation, rather than problematising the veil and Islam itself, makes for a radical portrayal of a Muslim woman rediscovering her voice."
Jude Chehab's documentary explores her family's ties to the al-Qubaysiat, a secretive female Muslim order. Her mother, Hiba, and grandmother, Doria, found solidarity in the group, but Hiba's expulsion shattered her world. The film avoids sensationalism, focusing on the emotional struggles of Hiba and Chehab's family. Hiba's journey reflects a slow liberation, as she now encourages curiosity in Muslim study groups. The documentary presents a nuanced portrayal of a Muslim woman reclaiming her voice, emphasizing internal emancipation over external controversies surrounding Islam and the veil.
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