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My world of the unknown

Rifaat's tale, "My World of the Unknown," explores the feminism of an Arab Muslim woman's appearance in a realm controlled by men. Throughout the novel,

the lady's sexual identity is tested since their relationship with their spouse had been on the skids for some time. Because of this, she goes to great lengths to fall in love with the serpent since she has a dream whereby, she enters a home that she may own. Nevertheless, the serpent is a woman. As a result, the character shown examines the complexities of a lesbian relationship at a time when Muslim female sexuality was viewed with suspicion. The story's protagonists are forced to battle for their lives by being forced to follow the religious rules set out by their belief. The bond between Arab and Muslim women and spouses is shown in great detail, and this poses a significant difficulty to the plot. One of the story's major themes is the influence of culture on various members of society. Women are marginalized, yet they are also in a position of strength. For the benefit of non-Muslim audiences, we'll go through the issues Muslims experience when it comes to women's sexuality in this article.

Challenges

The audience is shown the humiliation these women suffer as a result of their belief and unfaithfulness to their spouses in the narrative. Because she was legally obli-

gated, the narrator says that she could not have sex with the snake. "I ended myself living in a constant state of agony. Somewhat perplexed, I was overcome with an intense pang of yearning that burned through me. Because of our situation in a tiny town, I had no choice but to assume the weight and responsibility of being the wife of an important local figure" (Rifaat 1137). It is possible to ponder and release the lady at any point in the tale after she encounters the snake. It is only until she accepts her role as the serpent's lover that she may fully express her sexuality. The second obstacle for the reader is the basis of the female's strained emotions and how her sexual arousal, tenderness, and wants are depending on rather artificial and supernatural entities in a snake. This is a difficult problem. Islamic tradition dic- tates that a wife confesses her sexual urges and longings to her husband, a practice known as "reading oneself." But the narrative presents a difficulty to the reader

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since the lady expects the snake to satisfy her sexual appetite. No longer did I care whether love came from the realm of reptiles to me... I sat back in acceptance

to what was to come If this love meant that I would be distracted, my need for it was stronger," I said. " (Rifaat 1138). Reassuring the lady and enjoying tender mo- ments with her are two ways that the snake aids her in regaining her interests. In many Muslim nations, such as Egypt, a lack of sexual liberty and fulfillment is an is- sue. For this reason, women are often neglected by their spouses, who are so engrossed in their job and household obligations that they fail to recognize their needs. As a result, residing in rural Egyptian civilizations find themselves looking for different methods to aid themselves, such as utilizing a snake for sex exploring. Required background

European audiences should be aware of Islamic women's position in matrimony as a starting point. When it comes to their spouses, Muslim women are expected to follow their spouses, be loving, observant, and conduct their marital responsibilities as though they were submissive to their male colleagues. Even in the Quran, female's duties are defined. Muslim women are supposed to be decent spouses and mothers and to remain within the boundaries of their families (Meldrum et.al., 133). To be a good wife, one must be capable of cooking and care for their spouses' demands at home. Because females are seen as subordinate to men in family and the community, they are often motivated and reliant on the men in their life, particularly their spouses and the males in their household who are older. Some of the difficulties that Muslim women face in society may be better understood by western readers who have some familiarity with the contracts that determine women's responsibilities (Heinemann et.al., 147). Whenever it comes to features of matrimony, most Western nations strive for equality between men and women. In the same way that the husband's wants are important, so are the wives. For this reason, Europeans who have not been exposed to a Muslim perspective on women's duties and sexuality would find the narrative difficult to comprehend. How the story challenges Muslim attitudes towards women and sexuality

It is difficult for many Muslim girls to make informed choices. When it comes to males, females in the Arab world are supposed to exhibit ultimate respect and sub- mission. Because of the tight restrictions placed on Muslims' sexual activities by Shariah teachings, they are under no responsibility to open out about their private life. This narrative, on the other hand, deviates from the usual course.

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The narrator engages in a kind of sexual fetishization. She participates in this anti-Islamic activity by expressing her love and affection for the female snake.

This is an eye-opener: the wife's reluctance to demonstrate affection for the snake. At such a time, there was little public discussion on the right to express one's femi- nine sexual identity. The author, Alifa Rifaat, uses the snake as a symbol of enticement to the wife's sexual identity since it is a lady serpent. The wife's initial thought is to hurry to the kitchen and grab something to exterminate the serpent, but she soon becomes enamored with the snake's magnificence. Also, the snake's depiction of itself as "proud of its attractiveness" reflects the importance of equality between men and women (Rifaat 1136). Cleopatra is likened to the serpent throughout her work, which changes people's perception of Egyptian women. An examination of sexual attractiveness and yearning is allowed and challenged in this novel. The plot of the novel begins with the wife's desire for a house. The house she'd always wished for was now hers. Women's sexual autonomy was regarded with suspicion in ancient Egypt. Arriving at the home and taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of a female snake, the wife showed she had no fear of women's sexuality in

this situation (Heinemann et.al., 149). Women have a right to sexual enjoyment, and Rifat was recognizing this. When the main character meets a female snake, she met and fell in love for her without condemning males or anyone else in the society, and she stays faithful to her husband the whole time. Without fear or shame, women should be allowed to express their individuality and have it recognized (Meldrum et.al., 128). Symbolically, the snake represents women's rights. Wives who are attracted to snakes have a remedy to women suffrage problems. In this case, the snake serves as a metaphor for the rights of the enthusiast. It is clear from the picture that the wife is being propelled by the snake.

Conclusion

Alifa Rifaats's story helps the reader comprehend some of the difficulties Muslim women encounter in the community. The narrator gets a dissatisfied sensation at the start of the story, but is unable to identify what it is. Unmet romantic and sexual urges were only discovered by a female snake. This narrative shows how Muslim girls are forced to keep their thoughts and feelings locked up because their religious obligations and responsibilities and are not allowed to explore or express their identity since they are solely obligated to their spouses, as seen in this tale.

Works cited

Heinemann, Joseph, Sandrine Atallah, and Talli Rosenbaum. "The impact of culture and ethnicity on sexuality and sexual function." Current Sexual Health

Reports 8.3 (2016): 144-150. Meldrum, Rebecca M., Pranee Liamputtong, and Dennis Wollersheim. "Sexual health knowledge and needs: young Muslim women

in Melbourne, Australia." International Journal of Health Services 46.1 (2016): 124-140. Rifaat, Alifa. "My world of the unknown." Women in Culture: An

Intersectional Anthology for Gender and Women's Studies (2016): 435.

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How the story challenges Muslim attitudes towards women and sexuality

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Arriving at the home and taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of a female snake, the wife showed she had no fear of women's sexuality in this situation (Heinemann et.al., 149).

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In this case, the wife had no fear of female sexuality as she arrived at the house and ad- mired a female snake's beauty (Heinemann et.al., 149)

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Heinemann, Joseph, Sandrine Atallah, and Talli Rosenbaum. "The impact of culture and ethnicity on sexuality and sexual function." Current Sexual Health Reports 8.3 (2016):

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Meldrum, Rebecca M., Pranee Liamputtong, and Dennis Wollersheim. "Sexual health knowledge and needs: young Muslim women in Melbourne, Australia." International Journal of Health Services 46.1 (2016):

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