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 »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....
Read More »Muslim Women in Britain, 1850–19500: 100 Years of Hidden History
The history of British Islam and British Muslims is a growing area of interest among historians and the general public. But, whilst Muslim women have featured in some research, their lives and experiences prior to the present day have remained obscure, if not ‘hidden’, in both academic and...
Read More »The Critical Role of Women in Karbala
Regarding the tragedy of Ashura, one of the questions that arises is why Imam Husayn (a), knowing that he would have become martyr along with his companions, brought his family with him and what the role of the women in...
Read More »Islamic Hijab: its Form and Meaning
woman was considered as a humiliated being owned by men in order to achieve their sexual enjoyment.
Read More »Duties of Husbands towards their Wives, Part 1
The secret to a happy marriage is the expression of your affection to your wife.
Read More »Status of Women in Islam
In the Islamic society the woman has an honoured position and, beside her legal and civil rights, enjoys special respect, love, affection, and the gentle feelings which she deserves most....
Read More »Birth Control from Sunni Scholars’ Point of Views
Birth Control and family planning from the Sunni Scholars’ Point of Views.
Read More »Top EU court Rules Hijab Can be Banned at Work
The European Union’s top court ruled on Tuesday that public employers in member states can ban workers from wearing any visible signs of religious belief, including Islamic headscarf, marking a blow to the freedom of religion of millions of....
Read More »Unity between Islamic Nations is Possible but Needs Action
When faced with important issues, there are some people whose first reaction is always denial and despair: “It is not possible, there’s no point.” I do not agree with this. I say it is possible, unity and harmony between Islamic nations is possible, but work needs to be done, actions must be....
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