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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate,
the Most Merciful
Women Within Islam
The Practice and the Journey
Where Muslim Men and Women
Stand
Indeed the noblest of you in the sight
of Allah is the most pious
(The Holy Qur'an- 49:13)
Where Muslim Men and Women
Stand
Islam as a Practice
Practice is the manifestation of one’s
faith
Where Muslim Men and Women
Stand
Islam as a Practice
Faith
Hope
Way of
Life
Belief
Comfort
Love
Goal
Muslim Defined
One who submits one’s will to its “natural” law
Types of Muslims
Plants
Celestial
Bodies
Angels
Animals
People
The Islamic Context
The Creator is All Merciful and
All Knowing
The Privilege of Being a Human
Being
The Islamic Context
Balance Within the Universe
Accountability
The Goal of Muslims
Worship
Love
The Goal of Muslims
Muslims
Worship and
Love
the One
Creator
Muslims
Love a
Multitude
of
Creations
Pillars of Islam
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Declaration of Faith
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Prayer
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Fasting
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Obligatory Charity
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Pilgrimage to Mecca
Pillars of Faith
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The Oneness of God
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Angels
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Prophets and Messengers
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Authentic Scripture
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Predestination
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Afterlife- Day of Judgment
Islamic Sources
The Holy Qur’an
Ahadeeth
Scholarly Applications
Islamic Sources Explained
The Holy Qur’an
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Actual Word of God
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Classical Arabic
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Revealed via the Angel Gabriel to the
Prophet Muhammad- Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him
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Revealed over a twenty-three year period
Islamic Sources Explained
The Holy Qur’an
So her Lord accepted her with a good
acceptance and made her grow up
beautifully and gave her into the charge
of Zachariah.
(The Holy Qur’an- 3:37)
Islamic Sources Explained
The Holy Qur’an
Whenever Zachariah entered the
sanctuary to (see) her, he found with her
food. He said: O Mary! When did this to
come you? She said: It is from Allah.
Surely Allah gives to whom He pleases
without measure.
(The Holy Qur’an- 3:37)
Islamic Sources Explained
Ahadeeth
Words, sayings, and deeds of the
Prophet Muhammad
Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him
Islamic Sources Explained
Hadeeth
The Prophet said, "Religion is very
easy and whoever overburdens
himself in his religion will not be able
to continue in that way. So you should
not be extremists,
Islamic Sources Explained
Hadeeth
but try to be near to perfection and
receive the good tidings that you will be
rewarded; and gain strength by
worshipping in the mornings, the nights.”
Scholarly Application
Never deceive
anyone, even if they
deceive you. Fidelity
and uprightness are
two of the highest
virtues. Even if
following this advice
brings you loss,
which it usually does,
always be faithful and
upright.
M. Fethullah Gulen
Examples Muslims Follow
Prophets and Messengers
Angels
Devout Individuals
Framework for Muslims
Hadeeth
Qur’an
Scholars
“Good
Examples”
Muslim Women
Muslim Women
Muslim Women
Did You Know…
The first command given in the Qu’ran was
“read”
The first person to accept Islam was a
woman
Many Muslim women do not take their
husband’s last name after marriage
A husband’s money is both his money and
his wife’s money, yet the wife’s money is her
money
Examples of Piety From Among
Muslim Women
Eve
Asiya
Mary
Khadija
Aisha
Fatima
Commonalities Among Muslim
Women
Eve
Asiya
Mary
Devotion
Khadijah
Aisha
Fatima
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Baby Girls
And when the infant girl that was
buried alive is questioned; For
what crime was she (so) killed?
(The Holy Qur’an-81:8-9)
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Equity
Who so does that which is right, and
believes, whether male or female,
him or her will We quicken to a
happy life.
(The Holy Qur’an- 16:97)
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Equity
If any do deeds of
righteousness be they male or
female and have faith they will
enter paradise and not
the least injustice will be done
to them.
(The Holy Qur'an- 4:124)
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Hijbab -The Cover
"O Prophet, tell your wives and
daughters and the believing
women to draw their outer
garments around them (when they
go out or are among men).
(The Holy Qur'an- 33:59)
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Hijbab -The Cover
That is better in order that they may
be known (to be Muslims) and not
annoyed"
(The Holy Qur'an- 33:59)
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The Cover
‘O Asmaa! When a girl reaches
puberty, it is not proper that
anything should remain exposed
except this and this. He pointed to
the face and hands
(Abu Dawood)
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Various Rights
The right and duty to obtain education
The right to have their own independent
property
The right to work to earn money if they
need it or want it
Equality of reward for equal deeds
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Various Rights
The right to express their opinions and be
heard
The right to provisions from the husband
for all her needs and then some
The right to negotiate marriage terms of
her choice
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Various Rights
The right to obtain a divorce
The right to keep all her own money (she
is not responsible to maintain any
relations)
May refuse any marriage proposal that is
not pleasing
Challenges Facing Muslim Women
Cultural Expectations
“Historical Expectations”
Outside Controversies
Being in the world and not of the world
Why People Are Created
O mankind! We created you from a
single (pair) of a male and a female and
made you into nations and tribes that
you may know each other.
(The Holy Qur'an- 49:13)
Why People Are Created
Verily the most honored of you in the
sight of Allah is (one who is) the most
righteous among you. And Allah has
full knowledge and is well acquainted
(with all things).
(The Holy Qur'an- 49:13)