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Makeup for Women: Permissible?
29 September 2020
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  In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.    All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.   In this fatwa:   There is nothing wrong with…
Qur'an translator, poet, and feminist Nana Asma’u
Nana Asma’u – The Early Islamic Feminist Icon
08 February 2020
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  Rima Chahrouk Hidden in the Savanna of Nigeria, abounded with rain forests, oil palm, and fertility; a flame lit an invigorating female empowerment, leadership, and competence. The light of her…
Raghad Altikriti
The Muslim Association of Britain elects its first female President
24 January 2020
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On 19th January, the Muslim Association of Britain has elected its first female president Raghad Altikriti. “It is an honour to be elected as the first female President of the Muslim Association of…
Allah gave us, the daughters of Adam, a special superpower – the ability to give birth to the human race
Menstruation – The Woman’s Monthly Cleanser
09 January 2020
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It causes us so much pain, disgust, anxiety, and tiredness every single month. It doesn’t let us pray or fast. And it doesn’t let us play basketball. If it sometimes makes you cry, you’re not alone…
When a woman brings in money into the household, the dynamics of a marriage change
Modern Day Marriages: When Wives “Wear the Pants”
20 November 2019
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  Sadaf Farooqi Until two or three decades ago, when daughters were born, they were expected to eventually go on to master just a few, basic ‘womanly’ domains in adult life: the kitchen, the sewing…
Who are the Mothers of the Believers?
11 Wives of the Prophet Muhammad – Who Are They?
10 November 2019
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  Aisha Stacey Who are the Mothers of the Believers? You might have heard the expression Ummahat al-Mumineen.  This translates into English as the ‘Mothers of the Believers’ and this is a title that…
Their lives serve as timeless lessons for all of us
Lessons From 6 Women’s Stories in the Quran
06 September 2019
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  Amna Anwaar "There is instruction in their stories for people of intelligence. This is not a narration that has been invented, but a confirmation of all that came before, a clarification of…