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  • A study advising American women to follow the example of the Muslim woman

    A study that was conducted by Harvard University (USA) advised women in the United States to follow the example of Muslim women in terms of their morals and chastity so as to eliminate moral disintegration and the serious diseases that are plaguing the United States and western societies. Harvard University (one of the oldest and most prestigious.. More

  • Western Muslim women and the CIA

    On an entire page of the Israeli Haaretz newspaper, it was recently published that European and American intelligence agencies as well as the Israeli Mossad submitted lengthy reports to the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), giving alerts about the increasing rate of the spread of Islam in the West, in spite of all the crises that are encompassing.. More

  • O you who lament the status of the woman: Stop your deception

    The greatest and most dangerous affliction for the Ummah is in the form of social diseases that ravage communities and cause the collapse of countries. The quickest and most effective way to bring about transformation that penetrates the soul of the Muslim nation is through societal changes, particularly in relation to women. That is why, perhaps,.. More

  • The Women’s institute in Spain: The disastrous state of women in the West

    An institute focusing on women’s affairs issued a report that was prepared by a team of specialists who monitored the conditions of women in the western world. This institute is in Spain and is called the 'Women’s Institute'. It is an internationally acknowledged institute where various studies concerning the conditions of women are conducted... More

  • Women's Issues between westernization and Islam

    The freedom of the Muslim woman is something that has been subjected to criticism and has raised doubts in the Muslim world. Since the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, this issue has been the center of social and cultural work as well as conflicting civilizational patterns. The only reason behind this is that the issue,.. More

  • Domestic violence against women in the West - II

    In the previous article, we discussed the reality of woman in North American society and the violence to which she is subjected. In this article, we will complete the file of domestic violence against women in the West. Women in Britain In Britain in 1992, more than 50% of murdered women were murdered by their husband or partner. In that year.. More

  • Domestic violence against women in the West - I

    Where does the western woman stand in the scale of humanity and who represents her? Is she the indecent and phony woman of Hollywood or is she crushed under the impact of exhausting work and the tyranny of men? In the dialogue of civilizations, could a real study be made to compare the realities of two civilizations in order to reach a practical answer,.. More

  • Why are women choosing Islam?

    At some time in your life, someone may come up to you and ask why. Here's your answer. By Michelle Al-Nasr As Muslim women we get asked this question on a daily basis — why? Why did you become Muslim? Why do you wear that? The list goes on and on. Over the 13 years since I have embraced Islam I have become hardened to the countless number of.. More

  • Women's liberation through Islam -I

    Today people think that women are liberated in the West and that the women's liberation movement began in the 20th century. Actually, the women's liberation movement was not begun by women but was revealed by Allah (God) to a man in the seventh century by the name of Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam. The Quran and the Traditions of the Prophet,.. More

  • The girl is like the boy: A slogan often raised but not applied - II

    The result is divorce A.S., a 25 year-old woman who was divorced two years ago, says, “One of the main reasons behind my divorce was my husband’s inability to depend on himself for anything. He would refer to his mother in every single issue in our life to know how to handle it. The parents’ continuous interference brings problems.. More

  • Obligations Towards Her Neighbors-I

    Adhering to the Islamic Teachings Regarding Neighbors Islam strongly urges good treatment of neighbors and gives the neighbors such a high status, such as has never been equaled in any other religion or system before or since. One of the attributes of the Muslim woman who understands the teachings of her religion is that she treats her neighbors well.. More

  • Examples of women's rights Islam – II

    In the second part of this article, 33 examples have been given about how Islam endorses the rights of women. In this part, other 20 examples are highlighted: 34.Islam protects the woman's rights by forbidding her husband to verbally abuse her. The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam said, “You should give her food when you eat… and do.. More

  • Obligations Towards Her Neighbors-II

    Starting with the Neighbors Whose Home is Closest We must remember the precise system that Islam set out when it enjoined the good treatment of neighbors. Islam directed us to give priority to the one whose house is closest, then the one who is next closest, and so on. This takes into account the closeness of the neighbors whose homes are beside one.. More

  • The girl is like the boy: A slogan often raised but not applied - I

    When the mother goes out to work or to get something for the house, she directs her advice to her daughter, or perhaps even commands her, to prepare the breakfast for her brothers, tidy up the house, and look after the young siblings, in addition to a list of commands. The mother never thinks of directing even a single command to her son. She continues.. More

  • Intermixing between the sexes: A disease in the Muslim community

    In this age, human communities have been afflicted by many maladies that are accumulating and suffocating us. If they were more fortunate, they would rather have been living in a contaminated environment full of germs that attack their bodies and souls and almost destroy them, but, sadly, reality is far worse. Intermixing between the sexes is one of.. More