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Season 25 Episode 5: The Light in Her Eyes

Houda al-Habash, a conservative Muslim preacher, founded a Qur’an school for girls in Damascus, Syria, 30 years ago. Every summer, her students immerse themselves in a rigorous study of Islam. A surprising cultural shift is underway - women are claiming space within the mosque. Shot right before the uprising in Syria erupted, 'The Light in Her Eyes' offers an extraordinary portrait of a leader.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

38

Episodes:

516

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1988

IMDb:

6.9