Criticism
The Pakistani-American lawyer Asma Gull Hasan, author of Why I Am a Muslim: An American Odyssey, admires Asra Nomani:
Other critics similarly maintain that although they do not object to Nomani's views, they do have a problem with Nomani herself. One such view is held by Louay Safi, executive director of the Islamic Society of North America's Leadership Development Center in Plainfield, Indiana. He points out that many women were unhappy with the Morgantown mosque, not just Nomani. Unlike other women, however, Nomani wanted things to change overnight, says Safi. He describes Nomani as a "loner" who "doesn't have the experience of engaging the community, negotiating and trying to change things gradually."
Some critics charged that the prayer events were being staged to promote her book.
Nomani broke the news regarding Random House's decision not to publish The Jewel of Medina by Sherry Jones, a historical novel about Aisha, wife of the Prophet Muhammad. She expressed disappointment in Random House's decision.
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