Secrets of the Muslim Woman (Part 2/2)
Are men and women equal in Islam? What is the Islamic concept of women’s freedom? What are the rights of women in Islam?
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Why Does Islam Allow a Muslim Man to Marry More Than One Wife?
By Editorial Staff Question: Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in Islam? i.e. why is polygamy allowed in Islam? Answer: 1- Definition of Polygamy Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more…
Unveiling the Truth: Women’s Education in Islam
Islam equally urges man and woman to pursue knowledge, ponder on the creation of Allah and use the two correlated means of knowledge; namely, reading and writing.
Khadijah: An Example for a Righteous Woman Serving Islam
The article talks about a great woman in the life of the Prophet. She is Lady Khadijah who played a significant role in the history of Islam.
Why Does Islam Subjugate Women by Keeping Them Behind Hijab?
Dr. Zakir Naik answers the following questions: What was the status of women before Islam? What are the correct criteria of hijab in Islam?
Women in Islam: Oppressed or Liberated? An Evaluation of Feminist Critiques of Islam
This video is from Sister Zara Faris’ lecture at Southampton University (6th March, 2014). She discussed some standard Feminist criticisms against Islam, and answering the question “Women in Islam: Oppressed or Liberated?” This lecture includes an evaluation and response to…
Is a Woman’s Testimony Worth Half of a Man’s?
Some people see this as the Quran saying that a woman's testimony is worth half a man's. But here is why that does not add up.
Do Islamic Inheritance Laws Favor Men over Women?
Do Islamic inheritance laws favor men over women? This misconception is derived from a Quranic verse that is often taken out of context.
Does Islam Call for Muslim Men to Oppress Women with Polygamy?
This video explores the context, history, and statistics of polygamy in Islam.
Gender and Islam: Reorienting Women’s Values
In this video, Dr. Zara Khan discusses how to reorient women's values using two guiding questions: Is feminism an appropriate and useful tool for Muslims to use when advocating for dignified lives for women?
Keeping Masculinity from Trending Toxic: Reframing the Gender Question
By Editorial Staff In our extremely polarized time, where do Muslims fall in on conservative or progressive values, especially when it comes to gender roles and masculinity in particular? Dr. Brown discusses where Islam fits in with modern issues around…
“And We Created You in Pairs”: Islam and the Gender Question
By Editorial Staff Gender informs who we are as individuals, as collectives, and as creators of civilization because it is real. The modern era, however, has uprooted much of our understanding of this defining aspect of selfhood. The new gender…
“We Used to Have No Regard for Women”: Gender Equity and the Advent of Islam
"We Used to Have No Regard for Women" These are the words of Umar ibn Al-Khattab, companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),
Courage and Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women
By Tamara Gray The term ‘feminine’ conjures up images of flowers and pink fluffy fabrics, soft smiles, and sweetly spoken words. Years ago, girls in Minnesota who preferred soccer to sewing were called ‘tomboys’ because their hobbies were not feminine…
Women’s Rights and Marriage Rulings between Christianity and Islam (E-Book)
The E-Da`wah Committee is pleased to present this publication to explore women’s rights in terms of marriage rulings between Christianity and Islam.
Hajar: A Woman That Shaped History
The article relates the story of Lady Hajar and how her story reflects evident impacts of women on the construction of Islamic message and its code of worship.
Dear Christian, Jesus Didn’t Die for You
Enjoy watching this episode from the DeenShow which hosts Dr. Laurance Brown to talk about the issue of Crucifixion of Jesus and the belief of Redemption.
Prophet Moses: Pharaoh’s Nightmare (Part 1)
Who is Moses? How was Egypt then? How did a dream shape their fate? And how was the will of God meant to shape the whole situation?
Moses, Jesus, Muhammad: Three Men, One Mission (Part 2/7)
Moses is usually seen as the liberator as well as the law-giver for the Israelites. However, like all lives, his life is complex.
10 Facts About Jesus
Find the answer to these questions and more in this short video about 10 facts you might not know about Prophet (peace be upon him).