Does Islam Instruct Men to Beat Women?
Does Islam instruct men to beat women?
Watch this short video to know the answer to this misconception:
Women and Inheritance Law in Islam
Under Islamic law, why is a woman’s share of the inherited wealth only half that of a man? Can you shed some light on women and inheritance law in Islam?
Why Are Two Female Witnesses Equivalent to One Male Witness?
Question: Why are two female witnesses equivalent to only one male witness? Answer: The following answer was provided by Dr. Zakir Naik. 1- Two female witnesses not always considered equal to one male witness. There are no less than three verses in the Quran which speak about witnesses without specifying man or woman. a) While […]
Secrets of the Muslim Woman (Part 1/2)
What are the rights that Islam gives to women? How were the conditions of women before Islam? What does Islam tell about mothers?
The Woman as a Mother: Status and Role
Part of women’s status in Islam is the honor given to the mother…but what’s the nature of that honor, and where is it perceived?
Secrets of the Muslim Woman (Part 2/2)
Are men and women equal in Islam? What is the Islamic concept of women’s freedom? What are the rights of women in Islam?
Why Does Islam Allow a Muslim Man to Marry More Than One Wife?
By Editorial Staff Question: Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in Islam? i.e. why is polygamy allowed in Islam? Answer: 1- Definition of Polygamy Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. One is polygyny where a man […]
Unveiling the Truth: Women’s Education in Islam
Islam equally urges man and woman to pursue knowledge, ponder on the creation of Allah and use the two correlated means of knowledge; namely, reading and writing.
Why Does Islam Subjugate Women by Keeping Them Behind Hijab?
Dr. Zakir Naik answers the following questions: What was the status of women before Islam? What are the correct criteria of hijab in Islam?
Women in Islam: Oppressed or Liberated? An Evaluation of Feminist Critiques of Islam
This video is from Sister Zara Faris’ lecture at Southampton University (6th March, 2014). She discussed some standard Feminist criticisms against Islam, and answering the question “Women in Islam: Oppressed or Liberated?” This lecture includes an evaluation and response to the typical feminist criticisms against the niqab, segregation, and gender roles, resulting in a highly […]