Part One: Misconceptions about women in Islam - I

Divorce

Islam considers marriage a basis for the Islamic family, since it develops bonds of love and caring and a secure atmosphere for the growth and progress of the human race. This, in turn, produces a sound society. This is why the Prophet, ...

Islam gave women rights and privileges at a time when only barbaric manners and values dominated. Yet, some people argue that Islam has alienated women in some domains. In fact, this belief is a misconception. People who say so, may have read about it in a magazine or seen it on TV. A quick ...

(1) (1) O Prophet, fear Allāh and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allāh is ever Knowing and Wise.

(2) (2) And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allāh is ever, of what you do, Aware.

(3) (3) And rely upon Allāh; and sufficient is Allāh as ...

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem.[1170]

[1170]- See footnote to 2:1.

(2) (2) [This is] the revelation of the Book about which there is no doubt from the Lord of the worlds.

(3) (3) Or do they say, "He invented it"? Rather, it is the truth from your Lord, [O Muḥammad], that you may warn a people to ...

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem.[1124]

[1124]- See footnote to 2:1.

(2) (2) Do the people think that they will be left to say, "We believe" and they will not be tried?

(3) (3) But We have certainly tried those before them, and Allāh will surely make evident those who are truthful, and He will surely ...

(1) (1) Ṭā, Seen, Meem.[1093]

[1093]- See footnote to 2:1.

(2) (2) These are verses of the clear Book.

(3) (3) We recite to you from the news of Moses and Pharaoh in truth for a people who believe.

(4) (4) Indeed, Pharaoh exalted himself in the land and made its people into factions, ...

(38) (38) Indeed, Allāh defends those who have believed. Indeed, Allāh does not like everyone treacherous and ungrateful.

(39) (39) Permission [to fight] has been given to those who are being fought,[929] because they were wronged. And indeed, Allāh is competent to give them victory.

[929]- ...

(53) (53) And they ask information of you, [O Muḥammad], "Is it true?" Say, "Yes, by my Lord. Indeed, it is truth; and you will not cause failure [to Allāh]."

(54) (54) And if each soul that wronged had everything on earth, it would offer it in ransom. And they will confide regret when they ...