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Preface

Many reasons lie behind the scarcity of studies about the activities of religious women’s groups by researchers, social academics, and those interested in religious movements. Some of these reasons are related to the group’s desire of working secretly, and the socio-political conditions in Syria and the Arab world.  

Most writings about the Al Qubaysiat organization lacked objectivity as they were written by movements ideologically and intellectually at odds with the group, and focused on the organisations drawbacks rather than its historical background. Furthermore these studies did not take into consideration the social, religious, or political situation of Syrian society nor the political context of the Al Qubaysiat organization. As a result this  phenomenon was addressed as an issue separate from Syrian society and other religious groups ignoring the fact that the Al Qubaisyiat organization has been influenced by many norms and traditions enshrined in Syrian society. This has led to a general belief that the group’s practices are wrongful and contradict the essence of Islam. 

Most criticism towards the Al Qubaysiat was aimed at the organisation as a whole rather than individuals. Little has been written about the groups intellectual and psychological trends, i

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