Muslim Women
Many people view
the Muslim woman as oppressed. But the women who actually live
Islam see it differently. Take a look at Islam from the inside
and find out why Islam means liberation to so many women across
the world.
Forget the Stereotype of the poor, oppressed
Muslim woman and get the facts!
Start by reading
about the Status of Women in Islam and Why Western Women Convert to Islam four times as often as
Western men.
- Muslim Women in History
Read about the first generations of Muslim women here.
They played an important part in the foundation of the
first Islamic society and serve as role-models to today's
Muslim women due to their incredible faith, strength and
involvement in their communities.
- Today's Muslim Woman
Muslim women of our generation continue to play an
important role in society. Come see what our sisters in
faith are doing for the cause of Islam in the 21st
century, how they are living their lives and what
struggles they face.
- Morals and Manners
What are the attributes which a practicing Muslim woman
should strive to mirror in her life? Visit this page to
find out.
- Hijab: The Muslim Woman's Dress
Think the veil is out-dated and unfair to the women who
wear it? You may be surprised to know that many Muslim
women find great freedom in their conservative dress as
it prevents others from placing undue emphasis on their
looks. Whether they are beautiful or not, women
everywhere have always fought for others to give them
recognition and credit for their brains and not their
bodies! Islam teaches that women are not toys or objects
of enjoyment for men but half of humanity as well as our
mothers, sisters and daughters and that they deserve
dignity and respect.
- Female Genital Mutilation
FGM takes place in parts of the Muslim world but is
it Islamic? Visit this page to learn the Islamic position
on this controversial matter.
- The Myth of the Hymen Continues
Women around the world are expected to bleed on their
wedding nights as proof they are pure. But modern
medicine tells us not all pure women will bleed. What's
more, it is illegal in Islam to accuse a pure woman of
immoral behavior. This injustice can only be combatted
via proper understanding and implementation of Islamic
rules. Don't we owe it to our daughters to shatter the
myth of the hymen at its very foundation?
- Your Good Health is an Important Part of
Faith
Visit our page on health and hygiene in order to read
about issues related to the Muslim woman and her health
including topics on infertility, pregnancy, menstruation,
family planning and more.
- Breastfeeding
Muslim women are encouraged to breastfeed their babies
for two whole years. Find information, resources and
support for breastfeeding mothers on this page.
- Marriage
A collection of articles having to do with this important
aspect of the Islamic faith.
- Polygyny
Information on plural marriage.
- Motherhood
Islam teaches us that "Heaven is at the feet of
mothers." Learn more about the role and
responsibility of the Muslim mother here.
- Parenting
Get information and advice on how to raise Muslim
children.
- Husbands and Fathers
This pages contains articles and information about the
role and responsibilities of Muslim men.
More
Information For and About Muslim Women:
- Questions and Answers
A collection of fatawa (scholarly rulings) and
articles of relevance to Muslim women.
Check out our page
for Sewing and Craftswhich has fun activities
with Islamic themes for Muslim women such as Islamic cross-stitch
and free patterns for making Islamic clothing.
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