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Women
in Islam
Islam's attitude
toward woman is a dream come true for anyone who is interested
in equal
rights and feminism - really interested, not just because of a "cool
feminist"
fad. Take an open-minded look at some of the articles on
RIGHTS
and you'll see what I mean. Please do not confuse
androcentric behaviour
of men with the real teachings of Islam. That's like blaming the car
for
the irresponsibility of a driver.
Your personal
benefit from this will depend on whether you want to find something
good
in Islam or if you want to retain a "Don't bother me with facts; I'm
happy with my stereotypes." attitude. It will also depend on what
your
definition of women's right is because what one person might
conceive as
a form of freedom, may not be freedom at all but rather, subtle
oppression.
The following
is the lyrics to a song by one of the hottest stars in the music
scene today - Alanis Morisette. She addresses many controversial
issues that
affect the modern American woman of today but I like this one the
best.
Alanis pretty much sums up what, too many women, Non-Muslim
women who feel
they have it alot better off than Muslims and Muslims women who
covet the
"liberty" of Non-Muslim women, have to go through.
Right Through
You
Wait a minute,
man
You mispronounced
my name
You didn't
wait for all the information
Before you
turned me away
Wait a minute,
sir
You kind of
hurt my feelings
You see me
as a sweet back-loaded puppet
And you've
got a meal ticket taste
I
see right through you
I know right
through you
I feel right
through you
I walk right
through you
You
took me for a joke
You took me
for a child
You took a
long hard look at my ass
And then played
golf for a while
You shake
is like a fish
You pat me
on the head
You took me
out to wine dine 69 me
But didn't
hear a damn word I said
Are you offended?
I am. The words are crude, but not nearly as crude as reality itself.
There are many
many Western Non-Muslim women who are modest. We respect
and embrace them!
By saying all this, I don't mean to impose my beliefs on you but
rather, my point is - don't judge us Muslim women by your
standards because your
standards may not necessarily be the best. Islam is a choice for
millions
of American and European women - a choice, not an obligation!
We are happy
and at peace.
Look up gender
politics and history and you'll see that less than a century ago, a
western
woman was owned by her husband and therefore, had no legal
rights or status
as a human being or citizen. She had no right to divorce her
husband either. Islam made alimony, inheritance rights, divorce
rights etc. compulsory
and available for us women more than 1400 yrs ago. Gloria
Steinem has been
put on a pedestal for her contribution to the women's suffrage
movement
but the same woman made her body public property by posing
nude for Playboy!
Modern societies label Islam as barbaric and primitive but ironically,
Islam is far ahead.
This is the
main reason why I named my homepage. Islam - The Modern
Religion.
It's far ahead of our time and will always be relevant as the world
continues
to evolve.
4 out of 5
converts to Islam are women - DON'T YOU WANT TO FIND OUT
WHY?
>>>Beyond here, all items are Hot Linques to other pages <<<
Women in Islam Versus
Women in Christianity and Judaism:
The Myth
& The Reality
PART
ONE
1.INTRODUCTION
/ 2.EVE'S FAULT
/ 3.EVE'S LEGACY
/
4.SHAMEFUL DAUGHTERS
/ 5.FEMALE EDUCATION
/
6.UNCLEAN IMPURE
WOMAN / 7.BEARING
WITNESS / 8.ADULTERY
/ 9.VOWS / 10.WIFE'S
PROPERTY / 11.DIVORCE
PART
TWO
12.MOTHERS
/ 13.FEMALE INHERITANCE
/ 14.PLIGHT OF
WIDOWS
/ 15.POLYGAMY
/ 16.THE VEIL
/ 17.EPILOGUE
/ Notes
Rights
The
Harsh Reality of Women's Rights
The
12 Basic Rights of Women in Islam
The
Rights, Ideals and Roles of Women in Islam
Women
and True Education
Advice
to Husbands, From a Husband
Marriage
in Islam: Considered from a Legal Point of View
The
Unhappy Wife
I
am a Muslim Woman- equal to any man!
Elevation
of Women's Status
A
World Where Womanhood Reigns Supreme
Status
of Women in Islam
More
Rights of Women in Islam - Liberation
117
reasons for The High Status of Women in Islam
Setting
the record straight - Muslim Women HAVE RIGHTS!
Women
& Islam: Separating Fact from Fiction
The
Voice of Women in Islam
The
Distorted Image of Muslim Women
Do
we want Gold or Glitter?
Islam
& The Feminist Movement
Enough
Already!!
During
Menstruation
Abortion
Gender
Equity
Taliban's
policy on education of women
October
is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Women's
Rights: The American Disappointment
Role
Aishah...The
Mother of the Faithful
The life
of Aishah - a role model for all women
Women
in a Qur'anic Society
Qaradawi
on Free-Mixing of Men and Women
Women
in Dawah
In
Recognition of Women
Muslim
Women and Community Life
Man
and Woman - A Comparative Study
Sexism
and Islam
Online Book:
Power
Sharing Islam by Azzam Tamimi
The
Rights, Ideals and Roles of Women in Islam
Obedience
in The Taming of the Shrew: An Islamic Perspective
Islam
on Role Differentiation
A
Tribute to Mothers
Women
and Economics
Advice
to Husbands from a Husband
Women
& Work
Can
a Woman Hold a Position of Convicting Males?
A
Case for Home-Schooling
Women
and Sports
An
Islamic Perspective on Women and Sports
Motherhood
Role
of a Muslim Woman as a Mother
Home,
Sweet Home
Hijaab
Quranic
Verses about Hijab
Basic
FAQ on Hijaab
Hijaab
- An Effective form of Dawah
The
Veil as a Political Metaphor
A
lesson to be learned
British
Consulate rejects Passport Photo with Hijaab
A
Muslim Woman's Victory over UK Home Office: Guidelines changed
Hijab
Activism - Every Public Moment becomes Dawah
In
Defence of Non-Hijaabi Sisters
Hijab
Battles Around the World
Anti-Hijab
Discrimination: Some Legal Advice
10
Tips for Muslim Activists to Deal with Hijab
The
Question of Hijab and Choice
Banning
Hijab in Canada: It can Happen Anywhere
You
Don't Have to Wear That in Canada
The
Fear of Hijab
The
Face Veil is not Obligatory
The
War of the Women
Tug
of War: Decisions By A Muslim Hijabi Woman
The
woman who can get by without her looks
A
Chinese American Non Muslim Woman Experiments with Hijaab
Agonies
Of Muslims In Veils
Object
of Despair
Hey
Barbie DOLL!!
Cover
your head, not your brains (by 4 Danish women)
My
Body is my Own Business
"When
I Covered my Head - I opened my mind"
The
Hijab is an ATTITUDE - not Fashion!
Sumayyah's
Road to the Hijab
Wearing
the Hijab for the First Time
The
Dress of a Muslim Woman
A
HILARIOUS article about Various Types of Hijab
Lowering
our Gaze
Virtues
of Hijab
Modest
Clothes for Modest People - hijaabs and caps on sale!
The
Modest Clothing Site: For modest women of all religions
Christian
HeadVeiling Resource Page
Polygamy
Polygamy
- Definition and Guidelines
The
Prophet's Plural Marriages
Who
Practises Polygamy?
Polygamy
when Financially Insecure
Polygamy:
Degradation of Womanhood?
The
First Wife and The Second Wife
Never
say Never: A Story of Polygyny
Awakening:
A Story of Polygyny
What
Polygyny has done for me: Letter from a Daughter
Liberation?
Date
Rape
When
a Woman looks in the Mirror
For
ever After...Really?
Fair
Ladies for the Altar
Do
you want freedumb or freedom?
Good
Advice On Rape Prevention
Is
Looking Pretty the New Taboo?
Sex
sells. As usual - have the woman sell it
Little
Justice for Rape Victims in South African Judicial System
Why
is Ally McBeal perpetually unhappy?
Women's
Rights: The American Disappointment
Life
and Society without Hijaab
Oppression
faced by American Working Women
American
Mommys, could you adopt these babies?
Domestic
Violence in America "People who live in glass houses should
not throw stones."
Injustice
& Distortions
Domestic
Violence
Forced
Marriages
Are
there more women than men in hell?
The
Excellence of Raising Daughters
American
Mothers...could you adopt these babies?
Black,
Female and Muslim - stuggling as a triple minority
The
Media and its Representation of Islam and Muslim Women
Muslim
Women: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Female
Circumcision: 2 articles
Shattering
Illusions: Western Conceptions of Muslim Women
The
Taliban and Women
The
Women of Afghanistan: Whose Concern Is It, Anyway?
In
strong defence of the Taliban
Comments
on the Petition for Women in Afghanistan
An
Agenda of Disdain: Cultural Imperialism and the Western Media View of Afghanistan
Women
In Pakistan are Falling Behind!
Reviews
of "Nine Parts of Desire" by Geraldine Brooks
Women
are ABUSED, even mutilated - in the name of Islam
Conversion
Why
are SO many Women Converting to Islam?
Why
more Women are converting to Islam
Why
British Women are Embracing Islam
Former
US model finds Hajj an Overwhelming Experience
A
new spiritual path for two women
Muslim
Women in Japan
Marriage
Leads Many Japanese Women to Islam
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