POV · SEASON 25

The Light in Her Eyes

Episode 5 · 2012-07-19

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Episode overview

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.

60 minutes

Season 25 episodes

1. My Reincarnation2012-06-21 2. Granito: How to Nail a Dictator2012-06-28 3. The City Dark2012-07-05 4. Guilty Pleasures2012-07-12 5. The Light in Her Eyes2012-07-19 6. Up Heartbreak Hill2012-07-26 7. POV Short Cuts2012-08-09 8. I'm Carolyn Parker: The Good, the Mad, and the Beautiful2012-09-20 9. El Velador (The Night Watchman)2012-09-27 10. Give Up Tomorrow2012-10-04 11. Sun Kissed2012-10-18 12. Nostalgia for the Light2012-10-25 13. Reportero2013-01-07 14. Girl Model2013-03-24