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Word: boulder (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Some Westerners claim the ancient moral code of Islam, as practiced by the Amirs, rolls a boulder in the path of social progress and the rights of women. This is a vile allegation? Afghan women boast a rich and virtuous history. As long as there have been men in Afghanistan, there have been women. Of course, habiting with womenfolk is not always a blessed mixing. The illustrious and voluminous poet Khushal Khan Khattack expressed this love-hate relationship best in the 17th century...

Author: By Mark R. Anspach, | Title: Welcome to Sunni Afghanistan | 3/5/1980 | See Source »

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