Women in Islam

Here you will learn about the status of women in Islam and their rights.

Precious Dowries for the Lovely Houris 1
Women in Islam

Precious Dowries for the Lovely Houris

The Houris with wide lovely eyes are the great rewards that Allah, may He be Exalted, prepared for Muslims. Allah, may He be Exalted, says in His Noble Book: [الواقعة: 22-23] {وَحُورٌ عِينٌ. كَأَمْثَالِ اللُّؤْلُؤِ الْمَكْنُونِ}   Interpretation of the Meaning: “And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes […]

Three pieces of advice to the Muslim home 3
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Three pieces of advice to the Muslim home

First, there is a huge conspiracy that is being plotted against the Muslim home that aims at ruining and undermining its vital role in the Muslim nation. The enemies of Islam, including the Jews and the Christians, realize the critical role of the Muslim home and have therefore targeted the […]

Priceless Gems: Advice for Women from the Prophet 6
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Priceless Gems: Advice for Women from the Prophet

• The Messenger of Allah   said: “If a woman performs the five (obligatory) prayers, fasts the month (of Ramadan), maintains her chastity and obeys her husband, it will be said to her (on the Day of Judgment), ‘Enter Paradise from whichever gate you like’.” [Ibn Hibban] [Al-Albani: Saheeh] • The Messenger […]

A Conversation on Education, Women & Islam 8
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A Conversation on Education, Women & Islam

Nothing amazes me more than the emphasis Islam lays on education, learning and deep reflection. While there is no doubt these elements are unfortunately not fully reflected by the cultural practices of Muslim communities in many parts of the world, it is undeniable that the very first verse revealed to […]

A New Way to Treat Women 12
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A New Way to Treat Women

  {Believers, it is unlawful for you to inherit women against their will, or to bar them from remarrying so that you may make off with part of what you have given them, except when they are guilty of a flagrant indecency. Consort with them in a goodly manner. Even […]

The Veil Unveiled 15
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The Veil Unveiled

“The True Status of Women in Islam” (Part 1): The concept of veiling in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Islamic veil or hijab refers to the loose-fitting, plain and opaque outer garments which cover a Muslim woman’s body.  While basically identical to the clothing depicted in traditional Christian representations of […]

Dear Daughter 17
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Dear Daughter

  If a person writes down all the important things in his life, he will end up with a long list. However, once he tries to classify it in order of importance, his children and offspring will be on its top, since they are more precious than money, leisure, needs, […]

The Hijab is Beautiful 20
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The Hijab is Beautiful

Indeed, all praises are due to Allah, we praise Him, seek His Aid and beg for His Forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evil in our souls and from the bad consequences of our deeds. Whomever Allah guides, no one can lead that person astray and whomever Allah […]

The Islamic Dress Code 24
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The Islamic Dress Code

    What would you think of a home that provided no shelter and no privacy? What would you think of a meal that provided no nourishment and no energy? It does not take much to realize that if one were in the business of selling any of these he […]