Category: Muslim Women's Issues

How a Pearl Develops: A Khutbah for the Muslim Woman

Allah revealed an entire Surah by the name of Surah An-Nisa' – the Women. And another by the name of – Maryam. And a third by the name of Al-Mujadalah – the women who pleads. It is in enlivening this Sunnah that today this speech shall be addressed to the believing women, Al-Mu'minat. ... more

The Muslim Woman - Her Status in the Ummah

The status of the Muslim woman in Islam is a very noble and lofty one, and her effect is vey great in the life of every Muslim. Indeed, the Muslim woman is the initial teacher in the building of a righteous society. ... more

The Hijab: Unveiling a Mystery

The concept of modesty and the hijab in Islam is holistic, and encompasses both men and women. The ultimate goal is to maintain societal stability and to please Allah. ... more

Advice for the New Mother

The coming of a first new baby is a time of excitement and every Muslim mother-to-be eagerly awaits the arrival of this special gift. There are many things Muslim women can do to make this time as smooth as possible and increase their Eamaan. ... more

Top Ten Excuses Of Muslim Women Who Don't Wear Hijaab

By Huwayda Isma'eel

(Rendered into English from Al-Bayaan Magazine)

Get on the train of repentance my sister, before it passes by your station. Deeply consider my sister, what is happening today before tomorrow comes. Think, my sister - starting now.

All praise is due to Allah ta'aala ...

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Interaction between Men and Women on the Internet: Some Guidelines

The following guidelines should be observed by Muslim men and women when interacting with one another on the Internet. ... more

The Five Secrets of a Productive Muslimah

By Lotifa Begum


Success is something that has been on my mind lately. One of the first questions that comes to mind is ‘what are the secrets to success?’ As Muslim women growing up in contemporary times, we all face challenges that make it hard to have that break-through to success. There ...

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An ode to my Sisters

To every sister who has been outraged by misogyny, this article is for you. ... more

Men are the Protectors and Maintainers of Women

What does it mean that men are “protectors and maintainers” of women? ... more

The Muslimah & Her Community

Wherever the Muslimah is, she should be a beacon of guidance and a positive source of correction and education, through both her words and deeds. ... more

The Hijab is Beautiful

It often occurs to me that many of my sisters in Islam are not properly encouraged once they begin to observe the requirements of Hijab. ... more

Girl Power Well Before the 21st Century

Picture this: a perceptive and intelligent woman, respected and generous, owning a business known for its integrity in all business transactions.

 
If you’re like most people, you probably conjured an image of a 21st century corporate type, but in fact, the woman I described is a ...
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