Understanding Islam Islam and Women
Are Muslim women oppressed?
Among the many topics of interest to non-Muslims, the status of Muslim women and the theme of their rights -- or rather, the perceived lack of them – seems to be foremost. The media’s portrayal of Muslim women, usually outlining their “oppression and mystery” seems to contribute to this negative perception.
Polygamy in Islam
Islam is criticized for allowing polygamy, for popular culture in the West views polygamy as relatively backward and impoverished. For many Christia...
The role of women in Islam
Yvonne Ridley explains the role of women in Islam
She used to believe that the Quran advocated beating of women, subjudati...
Some Misconceptions about Women in Islam
Islam gave women rights and privileges at a time when only barbaric manners and values dominated.
Yet, some people argue that Islam has alienated wo...
Islam The choice of Thinking Women
Ismail Adam Patel
Islam forbids the one thing that modern men and women have excelled in: a laissez-faire ...
Hijab - Unveiling the Mystery
American Muslim women today are rediscovering the pristine Islam as revealed by Allah, God, to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, more th...
Islam and Women
Muhammed Kutub
The East today is simmering with a furor over the- rights of woman and a demand in her behalf for perfect equality with man. The m...
The Status of Women in Islam
Islam honours women greatly. It honours women as mothers who must be respected, obeyed and treated with kindness. Pleasing one's mother is regarded as part of pleasing Allaah. Isl...
How I Came to Love the Veil
POLITICIANS AND JOURNALISTS just love to write about the oppression of women in Islam ... wit...
Muslim Women and Hijab
Modesty and chastity , very important ideologies with Islam, are achieved by prescribing standards on behavior and the dress of a Muslim. A woman who adheres to the tenements of Islam is required to fo...
Women in Islam
The Condition of Women before Islam
Islam came at a time when women all over the world were being oppressed and exploited. The most any society would accord the woman...
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