Why do women have to observe veiling but men do not? On account of the basic psychological differences between men and women, Islam has assigned a specific type of veiling for...
What is the minimum standard of purdah [veiling]? Allah Almighty says: And say to the believing women that they restrain their eyes and guard their private parts, and...
What are some advantages that women are given over men in the teachings of Islam? Although women seem to receive less inheritance than men, in reality, they receive more. Islam has taught: Allah commands you...
Can women receive revelation? Yes. A few examples: In the Holy Quran, Allah Almighty mentions: And We revealed to the mother of Moses saying,...
Why have women been referred to as deficient in intellect and religion? It is narrated that the Holy Prophetsas said: “Is not the evidence of two women equal to the witness of...
Can women attend gatherings at the Masjid while menstruating? Hadrat Um Atiyara narrated that she heard the Holy Prophetsas say that women: [Women] should come out and take part...
Is it permissible to observe remembrance of Allah and durud or recite the Holy Quran while menstruating? The purpose of our creation is worship, Allah Almighty says: And I have not created the Jinn and the men...
Are women permitted to observe fasting while nursing? The Holy Prophet said: Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, has waived fasting and half of the prayer for the traveler...
What is Islam’s take on women’s only mosques? Since congregational prayers are obligatory on men and not on women, the mosque naturally becomes a place where men primarily...
Are women confined to the home? Islam does not confine women to the home. Rather, even if women wish to go the mosque for all five...
Should married Muslim women be ambitious about the pursuit of careers? Careers in fields that benefit the Jama‘at or women are encouraged. Even if such a career interferes with her responsibilities...
Are Muslim women permitted to be heads of state? Leadership in secular organizations: When the Holy Prophetsas heard the news that the people of the Persia had made the...
During ablution, do we have to wash our face if it ruins our make-up? If it comes down to choosing between observing ablution properly or keeping makeup on, then ablution is the source of...