Men and Women in Islam: Both Equal and Complementary

Equality of Men and Woman in Islam, and their complementary nature to one another
In one sense, equality between men and women is possible and reasonable because they are both human, with similar souls, brains, hearts, lungs, limbs, etc. In another sense, equality between men and women is impossible and an absurdity due to their natural [...]

How Does the Heart Fast?

How does the Heart fast?
by Shaykh Aa’id ‘Abdullâh al-Qarnî
 
 
And if anyone believes in Allah, (Allah) guides his heart (aright)’ (64:11). 
The guidance of the heart is the basis of all guidance, the law of all success, the origin of every deed and head of every action. The Prophet saws said:
 ‘Truly there is a piece of flesh [...]

18 Things Sisters can do For the Local Islamic Center

The Prophet (PBUH) said: If the wife of any one of you asks permission (to go to the masjid) do not forbid her.” (Bukhari)
Given this, here are some practical things sisters can do for their local Islamic Center.
1. Do it for the sake of Allah
What other reason to do this than for the sake of [...]

The Muslim Woman and Herself

THE MUSLIM WOMAN AND HER OWN SELF

She keeps company with righteous people and joins religious gatherings
In order to attain this high status, the Muslim woman chooses righteous, Allah-fearing friends, who will be true friends and offer sincere advice, and will not betray her in word or deed. Good friends have a great influence in keeping [...]

How Can You Deny?

A beautiful nasheed about the reflection of our existence and our life. 

Reflections of the Hijra

With the start of the Islamic new year a few weeks ago, there are many bounties and lessons to be reflected on.    Although we do not take the Islamic New Year as a holiday or celebrate it, we should reflect on what led to the development of the Islamic Calendar – which is the greatest [...]

My Hijab

What do you see when you look at me
Do you see someone limited, or someone free?
All some people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can’t see my hair.
Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They think that I am limited and un-liberated.
                       

They are so thankful that they are not me
Because they would like [...]

Courage to Wear Hijab

This is a story of 1 Chinese Muslim woman’s path to wearing hijab. Battling cultural and other influences, she overcame them with strength and conviction. Truly inspiring!

Message to Muslim Women

Muslim women! We are teachers, mothers, grandmothers, wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, – Allah SWT created us more precious than diamonds and pearls. This is a nice reminder for all Muslim women on the importance of our roles in this life, the importance of Islam in our lives, and the importance of choosing the Akhirah [...]

Women’s Liberation Through Islam

Many people have the concept that women are liberated in the West and that women’s liberation was born some time in the 20th century. In actuality, women’s liberation did not begin with a movement, or by a group of women, but it began by revelation from God to a man in the seventh century by [...]