Lady in Waiting, 2013
Oil on canvas
76 cm x 122 cm
The Almighty Allah states in the Holy Qur’an:
Verse (4:34)
‘Men are the protectors of women because of the greater preference that God has given to some of them and because they financially support them. Among virtuous women are those who are steadfast in prayer and dependable in keeping the secrets that God has protected. Admonish women who disobey, do not sleep with them and beat them. If they obey, do not try to find fault in them. God is High and Supreme.’ (God’s laws)
Fatima knows that if she is to preserve the very fabric of her society, change is needed…