As a matter of fact, the desire for woman as a female is one of the desires which man naturally craves for a divine rationale, which is the perpetuation of mankind and their preservation from extinction. There must be some impulse which man cannot resist so that he will live with woman and beget offspring […]
In spite of the great propaganda about the status of women in Islam, the rate of women embracing Islam is higher than the rate of men.
Enjoy watching this short video that discusses the wrongful principles that Islam fought in favor of women as well as the rights and duties enacted for them.
By Editorial Staff Can Muslim Women Initiate Divorce? This is another misrepresentation about the treatment of women in Islam. Types of Divorce in Islam There are multiple types of legal divorce in Islam. The first is called Talaq and it’s when the husband initiates the divorce. The ex-husband must pay child support regardless of custody. […]
Does Islam instruct men to beat women?
Watch this short video to know the answer to this misconception:
Under Islamic law, why is a woman’s share of the inherited wealth only half that of a man? Can you shed some light on women and inheritance law in Islam?
Question: Why are two female witnesses equivalent to only one male witness? Answer: The following answer was provided by Dr. Zakir Naik. 1- Two female witnesses not always considered equal to one male witness. There are no less than three verses in the Quran which speak about witnesses without specifying man or woman. a) While […]
What are the rights that Islam gives to women? How were the conditions of women before Islam? What does Islam tell about mothers?
Part of women’s status in Islam is the honor given to the mother…but what’s the nature of that honor, and where is it perceived?
Are men and women equal in Islam? What is the Islamic concept of women’s freedom? What are the rights of women in Islam?
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 than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. One is polygyny where a man […]
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.
Dr. Zakir Naik answers the following questions: What was the status of women before Islam? What are the correct criteria of hijab in 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 the typical feminist criticisms against the niqab, segregation, and gender roles, resulting in a highly […]
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.
By Dr. Jamal Badawi The status of women in society is neither a new issue nor is it a fully settled one. The position of Islam on this issue has been among the subjects presented to the Western reader with the least objectivity. This series provides a brief and authentic exposition of what Islam stands […]
Despite the social acceptance of female infanticide among some Arabian tribes, the Quran forbade this custom, and considered it a crime like any other murder.
The article provides 15+ reasons for wearing Hijab which all rounds at preserving woman’s faith, dignity, honor, security and chastity.
One major objective of this series (The Status of Women in Islam) is to provide a fair evaluation of what Islam contributed (or failed to contribute) toward the restoration of woman’s dignity and rights.
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