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Mohammad, The Beloved Prophet of Allaah, advised one Muslim woman – whose name was Fatimah bint Qais- not to marry a man because the man was known for being harsh with women: “I went to the Prophet and said: Abul Jahm and Mu’awiah have proposed to marry me. The Prophet (by way of advice) said:…
Remember the following: When you are ill, she will take the best care of you? when you need help, she will do all she can for you. When you have a secret, she will keep it. when you need advice, she will give you the best advice. She will always be with you: when you wake up in…
1994 Lecture by the late Shamima Shams highlighting Muslim women’s role in warfare, religion, political activities, affairs of state and the private domain. Rhodes University, Muslim Students Association Islamic Week 1994 I would like to thank the Muslim Students Association for giving me this opportunity to speak with you on the issue of women which…
As prom season approaches, the new dance dress code for Southington High School is something students are thinking about, and some are not happy about it. A dress or pair of shorts that rises above the fingertips, even when a student is dancing, is not allowed. Girls have to keep their midriffs covered and the…
By Juan Galvan Many people may be surprised that Muslims love Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the Quran, no woman is given more attention than Mary. Mary receives the most attention of any woman mentioned in the Quran even though all the Prophets with the exception of Adam had mothers. Of the…
Muhammad Abdul Bari The birth of a child is a euphoric and – for most parents – an ecstatic moment. It is a high point, a fulfilment, in one’s life journey. A child is a fruit of love between two human beings. For people who have religious faith, such life starts from God’s love for…
Note: Islam is criticized for allowing polygamy, for popular culture in the West views polygamy as relatively backward and impoverished. For many Christians, it is a license to promiscuity, and feminists consider it a violation of women’s rights and demeaning to women. A crucial point that needs to be understood is that for Muslims, standards…
by Aicha Elshabini-Riad Women in Islam is a multidimensional and a complex topic. The teachings of Islam are based essentially on the Qur’an (God’s revelation) and Hadeeth ( elaboration by Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him ). The Qur’an and the Hadeeth, when properly and unbiasedly understood, provide the basic source for any position or…
In response to soaring hemlines some headteachers are now forcing girls to wear trousers. But have dress codes ever really improved education and discipline? For the war against inappropriately short school-uniform hemlines, it is the nuclear option. Like the war on drugs or the war on terror, the struggle between implacable authorities and their tirelessly…
