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The Light in Her Eyes: Dr. Iman Al-Jabi

Clip: Season 25 Episode 5 | 6m

Dr. Iman Al-Jabi, a dentist in Syria, lives a pious life, obeying religious laws, while shrugging off the typical gender roles assigned to women by cultural norms rather than the faith of Islam itself.

Aired: 07/19/12

Rating: NR

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