"It is for the benefit of women to know Islam, to read about it, to read about Muhammad, to read the Quran."
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About Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a Somali-born Dutch-American activist, feminist, author, and former politician. She is known for her advocacy of women's rights, freedom of speech, and criticism of Islam. Hirsi Ali rose to international prominence with her controversial work exposing the mistreatment of women in Islamic societies. Despite facing threats and adversity, she has continued to be a vocal and influential figure in the discussion on Islam, women's rights, and integration of immigrants in Western societies.
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