WOMEN IN ISLAM
The Debauchery of American Womanhood
On my wall, I have a picture of a Muslim woman shrouded in a burka[1]. Beside it is a picture of an American beauty contestant, wearing nothing but a bikini. One woman is totally hidden from the public; the other is totally exposed. These two extremes say a great deal...
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A book, Perfect Madness by Judith Warner, published by Riverhead Books, tells us that during her research, Warner discovered that: Seventy percent of American moms say they find motherhood today incredibly stressful. Thirty percent of mothers of young children...
read moreWomen in Islam: Oppression or Liberation?
For centuries, Muslim women in all corners of the world have been aware of the liberation that is achieved by adhering to the concept of hijab. Current world events have once again brought the issue of womens liberation in Islam to the forefront of peoples minds....
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(part 1 of 2) Introduction The issue of gender equity is important, relevant, and current. Debates and writings on the subject are increasing and are diverse in their perspectives. The Islamic perspective on the issue is the least understood and most misrepresented by...
read moreWhy Muslim Women Wear the Veil
In recent years, a small piece of cloth has managed to cause quite a stir. The scarf or hijab that Muslim women wear on their heads is making headlines around the world. Hijab is banned in French public schools and other European countries have adopted, or are...
read moreDoes Islam Oppress Women?
Fourteen hundred years ago Islam gave women rights; rights that could not have been imagined by European counterparts. Bold words! Words that have been spoken repeatedly, especially in the last two or three decades by Muslim converts, and Islamic writers, academics...
read moreThe Great Women behind Great Men
(part 1 of 4): The Mother Behind every great man stands a woman; behind every man stands a great woman; behind every successful man stands a woman. These are three different versions of an old saying, best remembered as a feminist slogan of the 1960s and 1970s. When...
read moreThe Hijab
What is the Hijab? The word Hijab comes from the Arabic root word Hajaba, which means to conceal or cover. In an Islamic context, Hijab refers to the dress code required for Muslim females who have reached puberty. Hijab is the requirement of covering or veiling the...
read moreWomen’s Rights in Islam
Women in Islam are thought to be subjugated, degraded, oppressed but are they really? Are millions of Muslims simply that oppressive or are these misconceptions fabricated by a biased media? And for women are rights over men, similar to those of men over...
read moreThe Burqa & Niqab | Uncovering the Facts
The burqa and niqab have become a topic of much controversy and heated debate. A number of countries have banned the wearing of these religious garments, while others have considered banning or limiting their use. Many arguments have been made against the wearing of...
read moreHijab in the Bible and Torah
(part 1 of 2): Hijab in Christian Denominations The literal meaning of hijab is to veil, to cover or to screen. It encompasses more than just a dress code; it is concerned with moral boundaries and respect for woman. It is part of community cohesion and modest...
read moreThe Veil Unveiled: The True Status of Women in Islam
(part 1 of 3) The Islamic veil or hijab refers to the loose-fitting, plain and opaque outer garments which cover a Muslim womans body. While basically identical to the clothing depicted in traditional Christian representations of Mary (peace be upon her and her son),...
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