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An exchange A study on why Tunisians were the biggest number to go to Syria and join ISIS. Multiple comprehensive studies, including those by the  National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) ,  The Washington Institute , and  International Alert , reveal that between  6,000 and 7,000 Tunisians  traveled to join ISIS due to a unique intersection of  post-revolution state absence, severe youth marginalisation, structural economic failure, and easy regional logistics .  [1, 2, 3]  While Tunisia was celebrated as the sole democratic success story of the 2011 Arab Spring, this rapid political transition paradoxically created the perfect breeding ground for radical recruitment.  [3, 4]  1. Political Transition and "Security Vacuum" Amnesty for Radicals : Following the 2011 revolution, the transitional government issued a general amnesty, releasing hundreds of hardline Islamist political prisoners and violent jihadists who quickly formed recrui...

Which of the four jurisprudence schools in Islam is more lax about women's dress? The  Hanafi school  is widely considered the most lenient or flexible ( lax ) regarding a woman’s mandatory dress code ( awrah ).  [1, 2]  While all four Sunni schools mandate modesty, loose clothing, and covering the hair, they differ significantly on exactly how much of a woman's body must be concealed in public or during prayer.  [3, 4, 5, 6]  The primary differences demonstrate why the Hanafi school provides the most flexibility: 1. Inclusion of the Feet The Hanafi View:  Uniquely, the standard position in the  Hanafi school  rules that a woman’s  feet are not part of her  awrah . This applies both in public and during prayer ( salah ). Therefore, wearing sandals or exposing the feet is permitted.  [2, 7, 8, 9]  The Other Three Schools:  The Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali schools all rule that  the feet must be fully covered , esp...