Category: Muslim Women's Issues

Today the enemies of Islam, rather the enemies of humanity, from among the disbelievers, hypocrites and those who have diseased hearts are infuriated by the dignity, honor and protection that the Muslim woman enjoys under Islam. They realized that the reform or corruption of society is hinged on the righteousness or corruption of the woman. So, they made a goal to corrupt the woman and drive her from her home to participate in man’s work side by side. They made the woman a tool for destruction and a rope to trap those who have weak faith and errant desires. ... more

A short pamphlet that gives a glimpse on women's rights in Islam ... more

All of us wonder about the way the Messenger (PBUH) was with his wives. How he dealt with them? How he treated them equally? The Prophet accomplished the happiness to every one of them; that is because he knew how to deal with women. He penetrated deeply into her sensitive soul and he went on apostrophizing her with the warmth of passion and assisted her to work for her religion and life. ... more

This book, Women in Islam, begins by shedding light on the status of women prior to Islam. It explains that women were ill-treated and humiliated in many cultures. Indeed, in some societies, women were considered the property of men and could be bought, sold and inherited. Women were generally treated as inferior to men and some communities even blamed women for the misfortune and shame that might befall their families. ... more

A. Women in the Teachings of HinduismB. Women in the Old Testament C. Women in the Teachings of Christianity D. Women in Contemporary Times E. Islamic View of WomenF. Western Women Accepting Islam ... more

Book Topics: The Necessity of Belief in the Differences between Man and WomanGeneral VeilSpecial VeilWomen Staying in Houses is Legal DutyMixing between Men and Women is Prohibited in Islamic Law ... more

The true islamic personality of the muslim woman, as defined by the Quran and Sunnah. ... more

The Muslim Woman’s Dress according to the Qur’an and Sunnah compiled by Dr. Jamal A. Badawi To some as a subject the Muslim women’s dress may sound trivial. The shari’ah, however, assigns it moral, social, and legal dimensions. One basic requirement to be a true believer according to the Qur’an is to make one’s opinions, feelings, and inclinations subservient to whatever Allah and his Messenger decided. ... more

This book shows the Clarification of How the True Believing Muslim Women are the Best of Women. We should be able to better realize the blessing and virtue of being Muslim and especially being a Muslim woman. Hopefully this will lead us to better understand Islam, clear up any misconceptions one may have and enable us to understand that the rules and regulations in Islam have been put into place to promote that which is beneficial for humankind and to prohibit and protect humankind from that which is harmful to them. Written by Faruq Post ... more

A treatise presented for the Fourth United Nations World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, China ... more

The ideal Muslim woman and her relationship with her husband. ... more