Women in Islam

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Islam: The True Emancipator of Women

The Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) are the sources from which every Muslim woman derives her rights and duties. Today people think that women are liberated in the West and that the women’s liberation movement began in the twentieth century. Actually, the women’s liberation movement was not

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Islam’s Contributions in Support of the Family

This is a synopsis of a paper prepared for the Doha International Conference for the Family, Doha ,Qatar, November 29–30, 2004. The paper was not read at the conference for lack of time. We have omitted here most of the introductory remarks addressed to the conference sponsors and organizers. The initial invitation letter [to the

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The Greatest Women Who Ever Lived

What were the special characteristics these illustrious and best women had and how can we follow in their footsteps?

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Leaders of Women of Paradise

The best women are those who attain the Paradise of delights. The women of Paradise are of different grades, and the leaders of the women of Paradise are Khadijah, Fatimah, Maryam (Mary), and Aasiyah. Imam Ahmad reported with an authentic chain of narration that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) drew four

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Inspired by the Prophet’s Character: The Prophet and the Status of Women

The status of Women in Islam and how they are treated with kindness and gentleness during the life time of Prophet (pbuh).

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Sports: Past & Present

The article shows how the scholars' Ijtihadic reasoning evaluates the ruling of sports both in the past and the present

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Hijab: What’s It All About?

Discourse on hijab is often accompanied by a list of dos and don’ts that women are supposed to follow.

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Dhul Hijjah Reminders: The Prophet’s Khutbah

Khutbah of 'Eid is a source of inspiration but it gets squeezed in between salah and celebration.

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Women and Hajj

This article discusses matters relating to women and Hajj. It is in question and answer form.

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Women: The Spiritual Aspect

The Qur’an provides clear-cut evidence that woman is completely equated with man in the sight of God in terms of her rights and responsibilities

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Position of Women in Islam: Economic Aspect

In Islamic law, women have an unqualified right to own property, a right that does not change on marriage.

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Position of Women in Islam — Social Aspect

Islam does not prohibit women seeking work; indeed, in the ideal Islamic society it is necessary that women should fill certain posts

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Some Notions on Women’s Rights

How well does Islam treat women and explain their rights.