Category: Women in islam

Order in Family

Islamic Family / Women in islam

Order in Family

  Order in Family Amin Ahsan Islahi Source: Role of Family in Socialistaion Published On: 15/10/2012 A.D. – 29/11/1433 H.   Islahi likens family to the institution of state. A state is required to be...

Islam and Women

Women in islam

Islam and Women

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009   The dualism in Islam allows for two ways to treat women. They can be honored and protected, or they can be beaten. Today, Western nations allow Islamic women to...

Honor Killings in the Name of Religion

Women in islam

Honor Killings in the Name of Religion

by Mohamad K. Yusuff A few weeks ago, ABC News magazine, Nightline, televised a documentary, originally produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), titled, A Matter of Honor, on two consecutive nights — February...

Kind Treatment of Wives

Women in islam

Kind Treatment of Wives

God instructs men to be nice to their wives and to treat them well to the best of their ability: “…And live with them in kindness…” (Quran 4:19) The Messenger of God said, The...

Why Two Women Witnesses?

Women in islam

Why Two Women Witnesses?

Adapted from the book by Shamshad.M.Khan with modifications and additions A question that repeatedly arises is that concerning the ‘Position of Women in Islam’. Muslim scholars have been able with great success – despite...

Does Islam Allow Wife Beating?

Women in islam

Does Islam Allow Wife Beating?

Respected scholars! Does Islam allow wife beating? Some husbands are violent and they say that the Quran allows them to beat their wives. Is there any logical explanation given regarding men being allowed to...