Since all power from the seventh century on was only legitimated by religion, political forces and economic interests pushed for the fabrication of false traditions. (Fatema Mernissi)

Since all power from the seventh century on was only legitimated by religion, political forces and economic interests pushed for the fabrication of false traditions.

Fatema Mernissi

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