Ever since launching Denmark’s first and only woman-led mosque in 2016, Sherin Khankan's been regularly accused of being a radical Muslim. Har det ændret sig? We even meet a homosexual couple who want to have an Islamic wedding. Subscribe now! But it is true that BBC Magazine in one article posed the question, “Is Sherin the future of Islam?” without answering this question with reference to Sherin’s own book, “Women are the Future of Islam.” I think her importance is no less than other amazing Islamic feminists like Amina Wadud. Muslims luckily do not always conform to our Western stereotypes, including the color of their skin. I’m very interested in women on a mission who want to make an impact, change the status quo. Women who are forced into marriages they do not want to enter. Named as 'Mariam Mosque', it is led entirely by women imams. She does not want to wait. There are now three imams in the mosque, and a group of young women take turns calling to prayer, delivering the Khutbah, and leading the prayer. I call her a reformist, which stands for someone who creates gradual change rather than revolution. Abonnez-vous ici. ». Regarding the music, I had a great collaboration with composer Philippe Boix-Vives. [It's] about a woman who is a Muslim, a mother, a feminist, an activist on a mission. There are pressures from many sides in Danish society, from radical Muslims and far right movements. Female imams have been present in China since the 19th century, they appeared in South Africa in 1995 and the Women’s Mosque of America opened in Los Angeles last year. You are now subscribed to the SAYS newsletter! By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Around five to seven people all accepted to be a part of the film and allowed me very generously into their discussions on writing their manifesto and exploring what they should stand for. Vi sender dig dagens vigtigste artikler fra Information. Convertie à 19 ans, elle défend une vision religieuse progressiste d'inspiration soufie. La journaliste libanaise qui avait recadré un cheikh islamiste... 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Click here to read our Fall 2020 issue, featuring this year’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film, Steven Soderbergh on. « Imame », au féminin, est-ce possible ? Sherin Khankan. Khankan, Denmark’s first female imam, founded the Mariam Mosque, one of the first in Europe to be led by women. Born in Denmark to a Syrian father and a Finnish mother, the well-known author and political commentator has started a new mosque in Copenhagen, Denmark. Mariam’s mosque is one of the few mosques in the world where Muslim women can marry non-Muslims. First of all, what does it mean for you to open CPH:DOX? I spent a lot of time with her and her collaborators, helping at the mosque, doing the dishes etc. In terms of Sherin’s personal life, I have more material than what made it into the film. The woman behind the project, Sherin Khankan. Filmmaker spoke with the Danish director prior to the doc’s opening night, CPH:DOX premiere on March 21st. Sherin Khankan (right), one of the female imams at the mosque. By Sadho Ram As I see it this is not the time to be divisive between the women who have the guts to challenge status quo. Women have to unite — not divide ourselves. But this Denmark-native imam, just for starters, is openly stylish — with a penchant for long, Victorian-era dresses — and just so happens to look like a supermodel (though she claims to have never read a fashion … (I likewise found it disturbing that Sherin, a religious leader, seemed to have a lack of self-awareness, or perhaps it was denial, around the issue — or the optics at the very least.) Skovgaard: The brilliant director Viktor Kossakovsky famously said that a great character isn’t one that we “only” love. How did you go about navigating the clashes between your characters? We women stand up in the balcony and look down on what is happening. I have never felt at home in the existing mosques. That being said, we are with her in very hard moments. Click here to read our Fall 2020 issue, featuring this year’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film, Steven Soderbergh on Let Them All Talk and more... by Lauren Wissot in Directors, Festivals & Events, Interviews One of them is the former chief prosecutor Nazir Afsal. Cet article a été publié dans le magazine ELLE du 27 octobre 2017. Sherin had just publicly announced that she wanted to start a mosque with female imams in Denmark. There is no strict line between private and public life and the film reflects that fluidity. And women also led the service at Denmark’s first female-run mosque, one of only a handful outside China. Filmmaker: Sherin also strikes me as a bit of a micromanager — which made me wonder if she put limits on access to her personal life. There is a lot of information that we needed at the beginning of the film to understand why Sherin has this dream — who are the people around her, what do they stand for, what traditions are they breaking with, and so on. Joe Biden's inner circle: Who are his candidates for the presidential team? We used woodwork instruments to make the film breathe and lift the story. Sherin Khankan. The next day she flew home to her 4 children, who are all under the age of 15. The mosque, which opened in February, has held five weddings including several interfaith marriages. Did you ever feel unsafe at Mariam Mosque, afraid of reactions from extremists?MS: Never. Meeting Sherin Khankan, Denmark's first female imam. « La liberté de religion est la petite sœur de la liberté d’expression. ELLE. SAYS is Malaysia's social news company. Pas dans un tissu. She added that she "would like to challenge that. 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The first Friday prayer has yet to be held as another eight female imams, in addition, to the two currently involved - Sherin Khankan and Saliha Marie Fetteh, have to be found. Filmmaker: As much as I support Sherin’s noble feminist cause, I’m also troubled by the idea of a half-white European woman being hailed by the Western media as “the new face of Islam.” It just smacks of appropriation. Rencontre. Her name is Sherin Khankan. Marie Skovgaard: It’s a huge honour and I can’t think of a better start for the film: everyone who helped make the film will be present. Some were there to be part of Sherin’s reformist project, others for Islamic spiritual care. En tant que féministe, je me bats pour le droit des femmes à porter ou pas le hidjab. I’m proud, excited and nervous. Also, a lot of changes she wants are for future generations, including her own children. J'en suis la preuve vivante. Sherin Khankan. We are also part of a national equality campaign in Denmark which will take the film to schools across the country. Americans are, in general, more concerned about race, etc. Our protagonist is headstrong — which is why she’s able to do what she does — and she equally surrounds herself with other strong characters. We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. We use cookies to analyse general user patterns on our website in order to improve the services we provide and your user experience. 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Mon mari me trouve intrépide. — GodCons (@GodCons) August 26, 2016. Waiting 40 minutes to understand Sherin’s backstory was not something my editor Rasmus Nyholm Schmidt and I planned specifically. MS: It started almost four years ago. Marie Skovgaard’s The Reformist follows Sherin Khankan, a feminist revolutionary this American had never heard of, but who is practically a household name in her hometown of Copenhagen. Stock) -, qui ouvre toutes les portes que l'on croyait verrouillées à ce sujet. And fortunately, Skovgaard was there to artistically document the mosque’s difficult birth as well as the trials and tribulations (both internally and externally) the uncompromising religious leader faced in its aftermath. Skovgaard: I met Sherin and Hicham for the first time in the spring of 2015. That is why we are now setting up a mosque on women’s terms. Filmmaker: Throughout filming there were several disagreements between Sherin and her board members, which I’m guessing might have made production awkward at times. It took some time to build trust. The first Friday prayer has yet to be held as another eight female imams, in addition, to the two currently involved - Sherin Khankan and Saliha Marie Fetteh, have to be found. Vous êtes critiquée à la fois par les fondamentalistes islamistes et par les islamophobes... Sherin Khankan. I filmed maybe ten weddings but for different personal reasons wasn’t able to use the material. Oui, on peut me trouver étrange ! Sherin Khankan. Sherin is such a person, visionary and very determined. In August, Sherin Khankan, a well-known Muslim author and activist, opened Denmark's first women-led mosque, in a bid to "challenge patriarchal structures", and create a dialogue between religion and politics. I got very curious to know what that meant. Feminist author, academic, and mother of four Sherin Khankan is … The woman behind the project, Sherin Khankan. ", Khankan is confident that her project will ease the barriers between traditional Islam and a more modern rendition of the faith that can better relate to young worshippers. However, this was the first time it had held Friday prayers. "Many imams in this country belong to the traditional school which does not account for the culture we live in. The most sensitive subject, at the heart of the debates was interfaith weddings. Today it looks a lot different. Delphine Horvilleur : « Pour rester vivante, la religion doit... Islam et féminisme, sont-ils compatibles ? He also added that he does not believe that the mosque will make any major inroads among Muslim women. The Danish film The Reformist-a Female Imam will kick start on Wednesday CPH:DOX’s 2019 programme dedicated to women.We spoke to the director. Oui. Mon mari me trouve intrépide. For me one doesn’t have to have a certain color to be a “true” Muslim, and I think the premise of the question is very problematic. Khankan, Denmark’s first female imam, founded the Mariam Mosque, one of the first in Europe to be led by women. Islam er jo omfattet af dansk lovgivning her i Danmark, så det kan da ikke være et problem, at gifte to af samme køn, eller hur? L'islam pour elle, c'est « l'ouverture du cœur ». Sherin Khankan (born Ann Christine Khankan; 13 October 1974) is Denmark's first female imam who has led the foundation of a women-led mosque in Copenhagen.She is also an activist on Muslim issues including female integration and extremism, and has written … It will be shown on DR, Yle, RÚV, SVT, Ikon in The Netherlands and at festivals. In the film I used social media to describe opposition to Sherin’s reforms. En renforçant l'égalité entre les sexes au sein de l'islam, les « imames » défient l'islamophobie croissante. We ended up not using it because this film is about what happens in the mosque, and the women who seek help from the imams for Islamic marriage or divorce. En France, c'est une question explosive chez les féministes, qu'en pensez-vous ? READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH FIRST HAND FILMS, THE SALES AGENT OF THE REFORMIST-A FEMALE IMAN: CLICK HERE. For more than three years, Skovgaard has followed Khankan as she holds on to her dream of reforming the patriarchal interpretations of the Qur’an, with a group of progressive Muslims. Mon coeur est grand ouvert. Ms Fetteh delivered the khutbah, or sermon, on the theme of “women and Islam in a modern world”. I filmed almost everything myself as the mosque is a sensitive environment to be with a camera. Indeed, it’s not until 40 minutes in that we even learn she’s half-Syrian. That being said, we live in different societies and cultures, and maybe it’s good for both of us to be aware that none of our cultural systems are based on universal truths but on discourses. She is impatient. Once bitten twice shy. Je suis antidogmatique et je ne crois pas en l'interdiction. Ce qui frappe d'abord, c'est son visage lisse de madone. Skovgaard: All filmmakers need diplomatic skills and the ability to see things from more than one perspective when conflicts between characters arise. Quand je prie et dirige la prière dans la mosquée. Filmmaker: We learn very little about Sherin’s backstory. Son idéal ? Sherin Khankan (født Ann Christine Khankan 13. oktober 1974 i Danmark) er en dansk forfatter, religionssociolog, Direktør for en NGO, foredragsholder og samfundsdebattør.Hun er cand.mag. Mais, au Danemark, pas un seul imam ne s'est prononcé positivement. What all the characters have in common is the courage to confront an old patriarchal system even though opposition from traditionalists, as well as the Danish Islamophobic right, is quite bad. At the beginning I didn’t know what kind of a film it would be; I simply wanted to stay open and take part in conversations, to understand what they were interested in rather than what I was interested in. I had to be very careful about telling their stories and protecting them at the same time. Marie Skovgaard’s The Reformist follows Sherin Khankan, a feminist revolutionary this American had never heard of, but who is practically a household name in her hometown of Copenhagen. As a non-Muslim did you have to do much research to understand the challenges that Sherin Khankan was facing in her efforts to reform the reading of the Qur’an to make it less patriarchal?MS: My film is not about Islam and Muslims in Denmark, rather about a woman who is a Muslim, a mother, a feminist, an activist on a mission. "It's a big responsibility and we all work as volunteers," Khankan was quoted as saying. In the beginning the group was quite small. This is what I did. ELLE. Je préfère me concentrer sur les soutiens. Why did you decide to wait so long to reveal such personal details? When I heard of her idea to create a mosque I got very curious. Maria Skovgaard’s The Reformist-a Female Imam is an inspiring film about women empowerment, focusing on Danish activist Sherin Khankan, as she tries to establish Europe’s first mosque led by female imams in the heart of Copenhagen. Og jeg håber, da at I rykker jer. Khankan, Denmark’s first female imam, founded the Mariam Mosque, one of the first in Europe to be led by women. Although, Mariam will be open to both men and women. Get the latest film- and TV industry news from the Nordics (e.g. Sherin Khankan told Agence France Presse that "we have normalised patriarchal structures" in our religious institutions and this is "not just in Islam, but also within Judaism and Christianity and other religions." I have an interest in women who are on a mission, who want to create impact — to change the status quo. — 18 Feb 2016, 04:59 AM. Il y en a d'autres aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Allemagne, au Maroc... Nous serons de plus en plus. Happy to have you on board! However, the reality was that Sherin continuously was the driving force behind the project. The women-led mosque will also be open to men except for Friday prayers. who had been victims of the ban in parts of France. Maria Skovgaard’s The Reformist-a Female Imam is an inspiring film about women empowerment, focusing on Danish activist Sherin Khankan, as she tries to establish Europe’s first mosque led by female imams in the heart of Copenhagen. When the call to prayer rang out at Mariam Mosque in Copenhagen history was being made for the voice was that of a woman. Sherin Khankan is demonstrating how free women are in Islam, by leading prayers in Denmark. Marie Skovgaard’s The Reformist follows Sherin Khankan, a feminist revolutionary this American had never heard of, but who is practically a household name in her hometown of Copenhagen. MS: Overall I tried to give a modern visual style, bright, welcoming. Votre position peut sembler atypique... Sherin Khankan. Following the film’s launch at CPHDOX, how will you collaborate with the local and international distributors to make sure the largest possible audience will watch it and create impact?MS: As a filmmaker you want your film to be seen as widely as possible. People come from all over the world to do that. To find out more, please read our Privacy Statement. Why did you choose to film Sherin’s private life and family as well? Mvh Jakob Knudsen. But as it’s a new thing, it’s sensitive. Source: Sherin Khankan. The new grand mosques are unbelievably beautiful, but I have the feeling of being a stranger when I am there. I think that is true. Do Christians need to have a certain color in order not to appropriate Christianity? "Speaking to Politiken, he dismissed claims that there is no place for women in the majority of Danish mosques. She follows her heart even when it’s not strategic. "It's a big responsibility and we all work as volunteers," Khankan was quoted as saying. ». Meanwhile, it's not just Sherin Khankan who is fighting against stereotypes in Islam. Neither do I agree with your suggestion that Western media are hailing Sherin as “the” face of Islam. Summer has arrived in the North. There has to be something we also doubt, and a real hero has flaws. Nevada 2020 election results: why is the vote count so delayed? En se fondant sur l'interprétation des textes, elle bat en brèche les mythes d'un islam asphyxiant les femmes (interdiction des mariages mixtes, charia, etc.). America's virus hotspots overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump, research shows, Michigan 2020 election results: Joe Biden wins 'blue wall' state, Wisconsin 2020 election results: Joe Biden wins key battleground state. The negative criticism comes directly from Imam Waseem Hussein, chairman of the Danish Islamic Centre - one of the larger, established mosques in Denmark – who says there is "no need for a women's mosque. interviews, admissions reports, trailers), monthly updates on projects funded by Nordisk Film & TV Fond, and information about our events and new initiatives. But I guess it’s also about trust — building that trust with the people in the mosque so that they got to know me. She wanted it to be a group portrait. Hicham had been dedicating his life to feminist activism when a stranger gave him the lungs. Many women and young people don’t even go into the mosques as you enter into a male-dominated and patriarchal space in which a man has the floor, a man leads prayers, men are in focus and dominate. We prioritize showing scenes with women facing difficult dilemmas, who seek help from the women-led mosque. Et il en faut, du courage, à Sherin Khankan pour défier avec autant de détermination et les islamophobes et les fondamentalistes islamistes. And that they knew I respected their different reasons for why they could or could not be in front of the camera. Les imams féminins semblent être un concept nouveau, les structures patriarcales dans ce domaine sont en place depuis si longtemps... Mais j'ai les deux cultures en moi, je suis l'Est et l'Ouest, le village et la ville, le croyant et le laïque. Les gens me voient très différemment avec et sans ; moi, je ressens la même chose. L'allure folle d'une Danoise de 43 ans, mère de quatre enfants. Did you find yourself conflicted about your main character — and if so, how did you deal with that? If I was to start the film now it would be a different one, of course. I discussed with Sherin and asked if I could be part of the very first meetings she held about the creation of the mosque. Luckily Islamic feminism has many faces, and many of them have different backgrounds, including racial, and you meet some of them in the film as well. It is a rare account of men and women who want to create change within a religious field, and at the same time I was documenting the historical process behind one of Europe’s first women-led mosques.
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