Among the Islamic teachings to which Lady Fatima al-Zahra (sa) gave special attention, was protecting women's honor and beauty through observing the Islamic way of dress....
Read More »The Spirit of Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah and Sinwar Lives on
The spirit of Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah and Sinwar lives on. "Their bodies have left, but martyrdom has not erased them from existence. Their spirit and ideas remain, and their path continues,” Said Ayatollah Khamenei in a meeting with the Women....
Read More »Nurturing Family Bonds from an Islamic Point of View
Our religious tradition places great emphasis on the importance of familial relationships. Cultivating kind and loving connections with family members is not only rewarded but is a fundamental aspect of our faith. While family dynamics can be complex, the wisdom from the Quran, the Prophet (pbuh&hf), and his infallible family (pbut) provides clear guidance on how to navigate and....
Read More »Beyond the Binary: Gender and Legal Personhood in Islamic Law
This Book explores an expansive cross section of topics in ninth- to twelfth-century Hanafi legal thought, ranging from sexual crimes to consent to marriage, to show that early Muslim jurists imagined a world built not on a binary distinction between male and female but on multiple intersecting hierarchies of gender, …
Read More »What Is the Ruling on Having a Relation with a Non-Mahram Girl?
Any form of relationship before marriage, let it be speaking intimately, touching and caressing etc. is haram. If one speaks with a girl with the intention of seeking pleasure or if he fears that he might fall into a sin with her, it is not permissible for him to speak with her. In doing so, it does not make any difference whether you inform her parents or not. However, if you are seriously intending to marry a.....
Read More »Muslims in Europe Experiencing ‘Worrying Surge’ in Racism: Survey
A survey has found a "worrying surge" in racism against Muslims in Europe following the Israeli regime's launch of a genocidal war against oppressed Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip....
Read More »Online Symposium: Recent Developments in Family Law in the MENA Region
During this 42nd RIMO Symposium, various speakers from different backgrounds will discuss the latest developments in family law across several countries in the MENA region, including Egypt, Tunisia, and Syria....
Read More »The Hijab Meaning Explored
Muslim women cover their hair with veils out of obedience and devotion to God, which is the means to cultivating faith. In Surah al-Nur (24:31), God says, “And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which...
Read More »The Religious Duty of Doctors according to Ayatollah Sistani
Medical doctors play a vital role in society by preserving and caring for human life. But Islam highlights that their responsibilities go beyond physical healing—there’s a spiritual and ethical duty that they must uphold...
Read More »Islamic Laws of the Female Reproductive Cycle: Menstrual, Postpartum, and Non-Menstrual Bleeding
Islamic Laws of the Female Reproductive Cycle offers a clear and comprehensive guide to the Islamic rules surrounding the female reproductive cycle. While Islamic laws are universal, women face specific guidelines for menstruation (haydh), non-menstrual bleeding (istihadhah), and....
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