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Hadrat Fatima Zahra (S.A.), the Head of the Women of Mankind Hadrat Fatima Zahra (S.A.), the Head of the Women of Mankind: She was only 18 and 75 days when she died in Medina few days only (some say 75) after the death of her revered…

Why Hijab? Why Hijab? One of the many questions that I have been asked is why does Islam make hijab mandatory for women? Islam has introduced hijab as part of the decency and modesty in interaction between members of the opposite sex.…

A Glance at the History of Women’s Rights in Europe A Glance at the History of Women’s Rights in Europe: In Europe, from the seventeenth century onwards, voices began to be raised in the name of human rights. Writers and thinkers of the…

Leader of the Women of Paradise Name: Fatima Title: Az-Zahra Kunyat: Umm-ul-Aimma Born: Friday 20th of Jamadi-ul-Akhar in Mecca Father's Name: Holy Prophet Muhammad Ibn-e-Abdulla (PBUH) Mother's Name: Khadija bint-e-Khuwailid Died:…

Why is the Inheritance of Men twice that of Women? Explanation Islam has placed certain responsibilities upon men, as a result of which, virtually one half of their earnings is spent upon women whereas no such responsibilities have been…

Equality of Men and Women in all Three Levels of Islam Equality of Men and Women in all Three Levels of Islam: My brothers and sisters everywhere! Islamic law - that Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) sent down to His Messenger Muhammad -…

Comparative Study of Women Rights Comparative Study of Women Rights: Five years ago, I read in the Toronto Star issue of July 3, 1990 an article titled "Islam is not alone in patriarchal doctrines", by Gwynne Dyer. The article described…

Compilation and writing on women's affairs in the Islamic culture Compilation and writing on women's affairs in the Islamic culture: Before introducing and describing some books, it seems useful to refer to some points: Before introducing…

Women of Sacrifice in the Epic of Karbala Women of Sacrifice in the Epic of Karbala: When studying the epic of Karbala, one should not be oblivious of the fact that during the course of this everlasting and important event which took place…