🕌The immediate reaction of Muslims to the 9/11 attacks was fear and a plea for God's intervention.
📰Journalists from around the world flocked to Afghanistan to cover the impending war.
🧕Women in Afghanistan were heavily oppressed under the Taliban regime, their lives put on hold.
🚶♀️The journalist infiltrated Afghanistan disguised as part of a wedding party.
🛡️The hospitality and curiosity of the Afghan people overcame initial suspicion of a Westerner's presence.
How did Muslims react to the 9/11 attacks?
—Muslims, like people of other religions, were shocked and feared the attacks would be attributed to Muslims.
How did the journalist enter Afghanistan?
—The journalist disguised herself as part of a wedding party and crossed the Taliban checkpoint.
What were the main challenges faced by women under the Taliban?
—Women were heavily oppressed, denied education and job opportunities, and forbidden from interacting with unrelated men.
What was the reaction of the Afghan people to Western journalists?
—While initially suspicious, the Afghan people's natural hospitality and curiosity overcame their reservations.
What did the journalist learn from her journey?
—The journalist challenged her preconceived notions and stereotypes about Islam and gained empathy for the Afghan people.
00:00The journalist shares her journey from Kabul to Kaaba, exploring Islam and challenging stereotypes.
03:18Muslims' immediate reaction to the 9/11 attacks was fear and a plea for divine intervention.
09:57The journalist discusses her attempt to enter Afghanistan, disguised as part of a wedding party.
12:16Life under the Taliban for women involved heavy oppression and the denial of opportunities.
14:22The journalist shares an encounter with a spirited Afghan woman who challenges Western stereotypes.
