The Doha Debates 2009 05 25 - (muslim women & marriage choice)

Doha Debates use a somewhat formal debate structure (for a TV broadcast) with aggressive moderation to keep participants on track. Stages are moderated debate, audience challenges/questions addressed to a single debater, and closing with a vote for the winning side. In this case Doha uses four debaters, two for & two against, and the audience as jury.

The motion: This House believes that Muslim women should be free to marry anyone they choose.

Debaters:
Asra Nomani, American Muslim Writer & Activist FOR
Yasir Qadhi, American Muslim cleric AGAINST
Muhammad Habash, Syrian parliamentarian and cleric FOR
Thuraya Al Arrayed, Saudi writer and columnist AGAINST

Debate Location: Qatar