What is everyday life like for a young Muslim woman in Europe?
Meet Merjem, a 21-year-old student from Bosnia and Herzegovina who shares how Islam shapes her daily life – from prayer and the Quran to wearing the hijab, friendships, relationships and future plans.
In Sarajevo, Merjem takes us inside her world and explains why she chooses to follow Islamic values in modern Europe. She talks about faith, modest fashion, women-only gatherings, marriage, family traditions and the role religion plays in her identity. This video takes a personal look at Islam in Bosnia and Herzegovina, home to one of Europe's largest Muslim populations.
What role does religion play in your life? Let us know in the comments.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Merjem, a young Muslim woman in Bosnia
00:41 Reading the Quran every day
01:17 Why she wears an abaya and hijab
02:49 Inside one of Sarajevo’s largest mosques
04:42 Women-only gatherings and friendships
05:34 Dating, marriage and how she hopes to find a husband
07:01 The legacy of the Bosnian War
07:45 Misconceptions about Islam and women
08:24 Dreaming of the Hajj pilgrimage
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CREDITS
Report: Anja Koch
Camera: Nermin Fetic
Edit: Philipp Czegka
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