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The Fatwa Against Women Touching Bananas and Other Stupid Islamic Orders

Forbidden Fruit

As Asra Q. Nomani writes, fatwas have become ridiculous. See her list of the 10 most outrageous ones.

Asra Q. Nomani

Published Dec. 10 2011 1:40PM EST

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Asra Q. Nomani

Asra Q. Nomani

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