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.
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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).
The Story of Jesus as Told in the Quran (Part 1)
Who is Jesus? What do Muslims believe about him? How does the Quran describe him? Read this article to know more about the Muslim Jesus
The Story of Jesus as Told in the Quran (Part 2)
In this part of the Story of Jesus as told in the Quran series, we will find out how the Quran describes Prophet Jesus.
What Is the Truth about Jesus? Watch to Find Out
When was Jesus really born? Was he really born on the 25th of December? Watch this short video to find out the truth about Jesus.
Eid Al-Fitr: Etiquette and Prayer
The article gives an introduction to `Eid Al-Fitr and shows us the recommendable actions as well as the significance and way of the `Eid prayer.
Daud Kim Learns How to Perform Prayer
By Editorial Staff In this video, the Former K-Pop Star, Jay Kim (now Daud Kim) learns with the imam how to perform prayer, the second pillar of Islam. The Imam teaches Daud Kim the following: 1- Conditions of the prayer;…
Why All the Hype of Adhan?
By Editorial Staff What is Athan? What does it mean? Why do Muslims care about the call to prayer? Why those words in particular? Why did Prophet Muhammad command Muslims to repeat the words of the call to prayer when…
AMJA’s Statement on Coronavirus and Congregational Services
In light of the new developments of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and in light of the various recommendations of the different authorities, AMJA...