Articles and links for young Muslim women to enjoy. Read about beauty, music, worshipping, marriage and etiquette.
Article from 1995 focuses on the ways Islam treats women equitably, at least in principle. Notes that divorce is permitted.
Muslim women discuss the West's perceptions of them and talk about their lives.
Find translated excerpts from the Qu'ran about marriage, divorce, and the relations between men and women.
Article details how the "Muslim's Handbook," written by retired cleric Kemal Guran espouses the correct way for muslims to beat their wives.
Learn about the words of the prophet of Islam and their consequences for women of the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century.
Jamal Badawi, Ph.D., offers a theological and social examination of the rights and roles of Muslim women. Includes links and a bibliography.
Read a collection of articles relating to the controversial Muslim tradition of requiring women to wear the hijab head covering.
This paper explores in depth the issues raised with human rights and the rights of women in Muslim countries.
Openly addresses a topic that is generally taboo in Muslim society. Read Islamic views on adoption, infertility and miscarriages.
Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari refutes the common western notion that Islam demeans women through restrictive rules of dress and behavior.
Niqabbis, Muslim women who choose to wear the traditional full veil, can find a variety of information and resources supporting their lifestyle.
American organization focuses on a myriad of issues specific to Muslim women such as health, domestic violence and the hajj.
Includes biographies of famous Muslim women, a directory of organizations, related links and a wealth of reading material about women and Islam.
View this collection of photos, including a shot of a woman in an Yves St. Laurent. Depicts mothers, bedouin women and professionals.
Use this list of links to find resources about marriage, beauty products and wearing a veil. Includes recipes and personal pages.
Tells visitors about obeying Allah, guarding the tongue, wearing the veil, and fasting. Participate in the chat room.
Covers the role of marriage in Islamic culture as well as the position of concubines. Read about women's legal testimony and the veil.
Non-profit organization furnishes a brief introduction to Islam and features a bookstore and numerous links of interest to Muslim women.
Get the historical background, and then learn about women's spiritual, social, economic and political roles in Islamic society.
University of Southern California presents essays on polygamy and the status of Muslim women, compared to Jews and Christians.
Read this article by Ayatullah Murtada Mutahhari exploring the role of women in Islamic belief, social structure and family life.
Explore an archive of scholarly articles, personal recollections and other writings examining the role of women in Islamic faith and society.
Nadia Benchallal examines the tensions between Islamic fundamentalism and women's rights. Includes a series of photographs.
Includes several articles exploring the role of women in Islam, including proper dress and conduct, social status and present-day issues.
Khalid Baig and other authors present a number of articles exploring women's roles in Islamic faith, family and society.
Islam resource about the role and obligations of women in the Islamic faith.
Addresses the commonly held conception that Muslim women should take care of the home, not politics. Read views on gendered leadership roles.
Academic paper talks about the family and behavior in dance halls, gyms and public swimming pools. Read about personal adornment.