Does Islam Call for Muslim Men to Oppress Women with Polygamy?
This video explores the context, history, and statistics of polygamy in Islam.
Gender and Islam: Reorienting Women’s Values
In this video, Dr. Zara Khan discusses how to reorient women’s values using two guiding questions: Is feminism an appropriate and useful tool for Muslims to use when advocating for dignified lives for women?
Keeping Masculinity from Trending Toxic: Reframing the Gender Question
By Editorial Staff In our extremely polarized time, where do Muslims fall in on conservative or progressive values, especially when it comes to gender roles and masculinity in particular? Dr. Brown discusses where Islam fits in with modern issues around gender. Watch the lecture: Source: Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research Read also in the…
“We Used to Have No Regard for Women”: Gender Equity and the Advent of Islam
“We Used to Have No Regard for Women” These are the words of Umar ibn Al-Khattab, companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),
Courage and Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women
By Tamara Gray The term ‘feminine’ conjures up images of flowers and pink fluffy fabrics, soft smiles, and sweetly spoken words. Years ago, girls in Minnesota who preferred soccer to sewing were called ‘tomboys’ because their hobbies were not feminine or ‘girly.’ Today, children are questioning their very biological sex because they do or do…
Women’s Rights and Marriage Rulings between Christianity and Islam (E-Book)
The E-Da`wah Committee is pleased to present this publication to explore women’s rights in terms of marriage rulings between Christianity and Islam.