Is a Woman’s Testimony Worth Half of a Man’s?
Some people see this as the Quran saying that a woman’s testimony is worth half a man’s. But here is why that does not add up.
Do Islamic Inheritance Laws Favor Men over Women?
Do Islamic inheritance laws favor men over women? This misconception is derived from a Quranic verse that is often taken out of context.
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…
“And We Created You in Pairs”: Islam and the Gender Question
By Editorial Staff Gender informs who we are as individuals, as collectives, and as creators of civilization because it is real. The modern era, however, has uprooted much of our understanding of this defining aspect of selfhood. The new gender theories, pioneered by public intellectuals like Professor Judith Butler, have not so much replaced traditional…
“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.
Can Muslim Women Initiate Divorce?
By Editorial Staff Can Muslim Women Initiate Divorce? This is another misrepresentation about the treatment of women in Islam. Types of Divorce in Islam There are multiple types of legal divorce in Islam. The first is called Talaq and it’s when the husband initiates the divorce. The ex-husband must pay child support regardless of custody. […]