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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

I am a Muslim Woman

I am a Muslim woman Feel free to ask me why When I walk I walk with dignity When I speak I do not lie   I am a Muslim woman Not all of me you’ll see But what you should appreciate Is that the choice I make is free   I’m not plagued with [...]

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 [...]