#women in Islam

[umairaayyy]

Don't Call Her a "Modern Muslim" for Her Islamic Given Rights.

Don't call Muslim women who have career goals or high standards "modern Muslims". There's nothing modern about female empowerment in Islam. Muslim women are given an extremely high status in Islam from when it was revealed. We learn from when we're young that Khadijah, the prophet Muhammad's wife, was so strong, beautiful, and independent. She took care of an entire business on her own, she rejected men who asked for her because they didn't meet her standards, she chose who she wanted to marry and he was younger than her. So if you think that Muslim women who make decisions for themselves are following some modern version of Islam you're absolutely wrong. Nobody "saved me", it's been this way all along.

[hamdosana]

For me, one of the most bravest creature on earth is a female, who against all odds starts doing hijab for Allah. This is because we have no idea how much pressure is on female folks in this age. The fashion industry telling her to flaunt her beauty, female celebs telling her to wear such and such brands and express herself , corporate sector telling her that her success is in the corporate dressing, and so much more. We should salute to the sisters who are doing great jihad against all odds.

[missmisandrytabletalk]

If I hear about Islam being an oppressive religion one more time, I'd absolutely lose my shit. Don't fixate your Islamophobic misinterpretations on us just because you coincidentally happened to read one or two verses of the Quran and literally took it out of the context. I mean you wouldn't be holding such an absurd of a notion and have the audacity to give ur two cents on something that your OWN western media has spoon fed you about the Muslim community for decades and the funny thing is most of you haven't even took the time to actually study or read the Quran.

If the choice of attire had anything to do with the oppression or inculcating patriarchal values, then y'all non muslim/non religious women would have been the most liberated women out of us right now lmao. But that's really not the case right. What all of you my sisters cease to comprehend is that misogyny transcends the barriers of religion, language, colour, caste and creed.

[jumeratnabila]

Her beauty won't raise your children, her mindset and character will. Choose your woman wisely.

[radykalny-feminizm]

I have some questions to those who argue that islam values women:

28% of Quran texts contain positive remarks about women, stating that they're men's equals

But

71% of Quran texts contain negative remarks about women, stating that they're not men's equals and should be submissive

So, first of all: why does your holy book contradicts itself? Could it maybe be because it was written by a power hungry sexually perverted man with no divine inspiration?

And second of all, how can you say that islam values women if the majority of your holy book states otherwise?

[secular-jew]

It's like Chickens for KFC.

[creatediana]

Ruba'i by the Sufi poet Mahsati (1098–1185), translated by Paul Smith

After nearly 900 years, Mahsati is highly respected for her courageous poetry that condemned religious fanaticism and prejudices, hypocrisy and dogmas. In the city of Ganjeh in Azerbaijan, a street and a school, an academic institution, a museum and others have been named after her.

[qahwahthoughts]

Ramadan 18, 2024: the day I was blessed with a daughter💗

“whoever has a daughter and does not mistreat her, nor prefer his son over her, Allah will bring him into jannah.”

الحمدلله 🤍

[wormsngods]

Khadija and Aisha were set up by history to be observers on the sidelines. They refused not inspite of their beliefs but because of them.

"History will call us wives"

[faithful-diaries]

May we become one of those women.💌

In sha Allah, Ameen.

[one-page-a-day]

amina wadud

Research interests: women in Islam / progressive Islamic thought / the Divine Feminine / reformist praxis / inclusive worship

More information: https://aminawadud.com/

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Wadud's first book and edited dissertation Qur'an and Woman:

The 2012 published anthology A Jihad for Justice containing essays, reflections and poems honouring wadud's academic and activist work:

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[salah-with-sadie]

As-Salam-u-Alaikum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh ("Peace be unto you and so may the mercy of Allah and his Blessings")!

The hijab is one of the most recognizable symbols in Islam. The hijab is a symbol of modesty and faith for millions of Muslim women around the world. In this blog post, we will explore the meaning and significance of the hijab while I tell you about my own personal relationship with the hijab.

What is a Hijab?

The hijab, in its most basic form, is a headscarf worn by Muslim women as a physical reminder of their faith and commitment to Islam. The primary purpose of the hijab is to maintain modesty and promote dignity for women. It serves as a visual indicator of a woman's devotion to her religion and her desire to be judged for her character and her ideas rather than her physical appearance.

What are the rules of Hijab?

It is important to note that “hijab” is just as much a verb as it is a noun. For men (yes, men have to hijab as well), that means to lower your gaze from women. Both men and women have clothing guidelines, specifically to wear loose-fitting clothing. The most known rule of the hijab, yet the most misunderstood, is that of the hijab, or headscarf.

The rules of hijab can vary among different interpretations of Islam and cultural practices. However, the general guidelines for hijab include covering the hair and neck. The purpose of these rules is to promote modesty, maintain privacy, and discourage objectification.

To Wear or Not to Wear

Contrary to popular belief, the hijab is not a symbol of oppression but rather a symbol of empowerment for many Muslim women. Islamically, no one is allowed to tell you to wear, or not wear, the hijab. By choosing to wear the hijab, women exercise their agency by deciding how they want to be seen and reclaim control over their bodies. It allows women to define their identity on their own terms, rather than conforming to societal pressures or objectification. The hijab becomes a means of self-expression, a way to showcase individuality, and a statement of faith and pride.

My First Hijab Story

I have yet to convert to Islam. That is not indicative of my relationship with Islam but of mine with my family. Despite that, I am a hijabi. I never thought I would be a hijabi. I was afraid the hijab would create a barrier between me and non-muslims. I was afraid wearing a hijab would be isolating. While some relationships have been negatively affected by my choice, the resounding effect has been the opposite.

It all started when I went to Veiled-Fest with my partner, James. I got a few hijabs for Salah, or prayer. When I walked out of the modest clothing sale, there was a beautiful courtyard with an area hidden awy by some trees. To be honest, I went to the covered area to hide while I tried on a new hijab. I was embarrassed that I didn’t know how to wear one “properly.”

After a couple of failed attempts, a group of girls who had been sitting at a table near by said I was doing great. I came clean and told them I had no clue what I was doing. “Do you want some help?” I hear a chorus reply. Please!

Before I knew it, one of the girls was showing me how to place the headscarf on my head, guiding my hands to place the magnet and fold the hijab, and how to tie it off. “Masha-Allah!” all the girls replied. Overwhelmed by the support and genuine kindness, I was fighting a lump in my throat. “Thanks! Bye!” I ran out of the courtyard so fast so I wouldn’t cry in front of them.

I wonder if they ever think about the girl they helped in the courtyard. I still think of them sometimes whenever I put on my hijab. For me, that’s what hijab symbolizes: womanhood. The way women go out of their way to support each other and have each other’s back. Women having the opportunity to protect themselves and control their own narrative. I choose how I want to be remembered: not for how I look but for what I say, how I act, and how I treat people.

Conclusion

In my personal journey, wearing the hijab has been a deeply meaningful decision. It is a reflection of my faith, my identity, and the support shared with other women. Wearing the hijab allows me to not only align my outer appearance with my inner beliefs but also serves as a reminder that I control how I want to be perceived. It has become a source of strength, empowerment, and a way to express my individuality within the framework of my faith.

[missmisandrytabletalk]

Are you kidding me Islam is like the most oppressive misogynistic religion of all time 😂 What?? The denial is crazy. Fuck Islam and all religion. "Out of context" is so familiar, the excuse every abuser and religion uses. The cognitive dissonance you must have to be a feminist and still obey and worship a patriarchal misogynistic religion. Their brainwashing definitely worked on you... I genuinely hope you get better soon and escape.

lmao the audacity to call me "brainwashed" and "cognitively dissonant" when u urself sound exactly like how any spoonfed puppet of the west would say about Islam (i don't talk for any other religion.) like we're really going to throw those terms around like confetti huh? the blatant hate and cussing omg like are YOU okay? like you wanna hate? go ahead! but atleast bring some plausibility and justification in your arguments. this "oppression" thing has gotten old like it's too 2016. come from ur real ID as im always open to a healthy & respectful discourse. oh so now woke peeps like u are going to gatekeep feminism from the muslim women? cute. 😙

[jumeratnabila]

Prophet Muhammad SAW was born in the lap of a woman. He was delicately wrapped up and nursed by a woman. The first person to see his beautiful and illuminated smile was a woman. When his mother passed away in Abwa, he tearfully came back to Makkah with a woman. When he returned from Hira, the first person who covered him was a woman and the first person he spoke to was a woman. A woman was the first to believe in him. A woman was the first to pray with him. A woman was the first to die for him. When he delivered khutba, a woman was the first to build a minbar for him. When he left this world, he left resting his head on a woman. His lineage continued through a woman; and from his words were, "I give you counsel that you be good to your women." So it amazes me how some of us still don't know the rank of our women.

[secular-jew]

I can't tell if it's Botox of if she's scared