Muslim Women

By listening to this manifesto, I vow to care for my spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being. I vow to free myself from the need to meet others’ expectations, seeking only the approval of Allah (swt) as I pursue a life of purpose and peace. I promise to seek out knowledge, surround myself with positive influences, and engage in practices that nurture my soul. I will remind myself daily that my worth is not defined by the standards of others, but by my devotion to Allah (swt) and the sincerity of my intentions.

How do I give myself to God completely? What happens when I do? I Dared to Call Him Father is the fascinating true story of Bilquis Sheikh, a prominent Muslim woman in Pakistan who faced these questions at the crossroads of her life and found the astonishing answers. Her unusual journey to a personal relationship with God turned her world upside down - and put her life in danger - as a series of strange dreams launched her on a quest that would forever consume her heart, mind, and soul.

Unlock the Clarity You Seek: Essential Islamic Rulings Tailored for Today's Muslim Women "Islamic Rulings for Muslim Women: Answers to Essential Questions on Modesty, Work, and Worship" by esteemed scholar Shaykh Yūsuf al-Qaraḍāwī is your definitive guide to navigating contemporary life as a Muslim woman, firmly rooted in authentic Islamic teachings. Are you searching for clear, practical answers to critical questions about your role and responsibilities in today's world? Do you want to confidently balance your spiritual devotion with modern societal engagement? In this transformative ...

No one can deny the influential role of women in keeping traditions and influencing society across history, also no one can deny the difficulties and turmoil that women across history has to go through to defend family and to raise families in societies which are torn with war or devastated political polarization. Many researched these contributions and challenges in many societies but few researched the role of Muslim women in these domains , though Muslim women are facing and have been facing the severest challenges across history between media stereotyping, wrong concepts about Islam and...

Explore the incredible work of the Lord in the hearts and lives of women in the Muslim world! In these gripping stories of Christ's presence straight from the underground church, Pastor Tom Doyle and his wife, JoAnn, show you how women in Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Iran are leading their...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER An “evocative read and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran—from nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort...

A collection of riveting, inspiring, and stereotype-shattering stories that reveal the beauty, diversity, and strength of Muslim women both past and present. Tired of seeing Muslim women portrayed as weak, sheltered, and limited, journalist Seema Yasmin reframes how the world sees them, to...

In the heart of war-torn Afghanistan, where cultural traditions and oppressive religious norms dictate every aspect of a woman’s life, Zynab emerges as an extraordinary force of defiance and hope. Born into a modest village and bound by her mother's dying wish to care for her blind brother, Jamal, Zynab’s world shifts when she witnesses the devastating consequences of women being denied access to proper medical care due to their refusal to see male doctors. Determined to change this grim reality, Zynab dreams of becoming a doctor and opening a clinic in her village where women can seek ...

You think you know about Islam. But, did you know that Islam teaches that Muslims must wage war to impose Islamic law on non-Muslim states, or that American Muslim groups are engaged in a huge cover-up of Islamic doctrine? These and other "politically incorrect" facts are revealed by Robert Spencer in The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades).

What would you say if I told you that Muslim women received just 0.2% of capital funds invested in a particular year? Nausheena Hussain, however, has far bigger plans. Her answer is that we need to become the people doling out those funds! And her debut work, Prosperity with Purpose, shows us how to reach that goal. From investing in ourselves to investing in our 401(k)s, Hussain guides Muslim women to an abundance mindset that is backed by the creation of actual abundance.

In looking beyond the veil, learn how the women in Islam first came to be veiled, how there is a more serious type of veiling that we all need to acknowledge, and how can we come before God, unveiled, cleansed and forgiven. By the end of this book, you will be able to answer the following questions. What is the history of the veiling? What is it to have a veiled heart? How do we unveil our hearts and find true peace and joy? We all come before God unclean. Our hearts are veiled with shame and defilement. But in Christ, we can be made clean. Look at what even the Quran says about Jesus/Isa!

In this book, I share some genuine and unfiltered words from my heart, so that my Muslim sisters around the world can know that their struggles are acknowledged, and valid. I delve into topics such as the impact of mental health, the influence of social media, the beauty of the hijab, seeking righteous companionship, finding a suitable spouse, striving for a flourishing community, and more.

This desert rose has thorns... Dr. Michelle Granger isn't known to suffer fools. She was first in her class in med school, and she'd barely finished her rotations before she was on a plane to a clinic in war-torn Sanaar. The people there need her. If she's forced to appeal to the rude and arrogant Sheikh Amir al Abbas for protection, she'll just have to swallow her pride and ask for his help. When the handsome Sheikh flies into a rage after a petty misunderstanding, Michelle is willing to do whatever it takes to prove her devotion to her cause, even if that means risking her own neck. ......

As an Afghan girl, Zarifa Adiba has big, unfathomable dreams. Her family is poor, her country mired in conflict. Walking to school in Kabul, Zarifa has to navigate suicide bombers. But Zarifa perseveres, nurturing her passion for music despite its “sinful” nature under Taliban law. At sixteen, she gains admission to the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, and at eighteen she becomes the lead violist, conductor, and spokesperson for Zohra, the first all-female orchestra in the Muslim world.

This work is designed to offer the context of the history of the woman's role in Islam from its inception, examining the conditioning of the sacred feminine over time. How deeply are the threads of religious identity sown?

Beginning with a sweetly funny, moving account of her arranged marriage, the author undercuts stereotypes and offers the refreshing view of an American life through Muslim eyes. In chapters leavened with humor, hope, and insight, she recounts an immigrant's daily struggles balancing assimilation with preserving heritage, overcoming religious barriers from within and distortions of Islam from without, and confronting issues of raising her children as Muslims - while they lobby for a Christmas tree!

When Jodie Wolfe, a 16-year-old girl with facial deformities, accuses four boys in her class of an unthinkable crime, the community is torn apart. After all, these four teenage defendants are from hard-working immigrant families and they all have proven alibis. Even Jodie's best friend doesn't believe her. But lawyer Zara Kaleel does - and she is determined to fight for Jodie - to find the truth in the face of public outcry. And as issues of sex, race, and social justice collide, the most explosive criminal trial of the year builds to a shocking conclusion.

In Male Supremacy 101, Umm Zakiyyah shares personal anecdotes from her life, as well as spiritual reflections, as she compares male supremacy to divine supremacy from an Islamic perspective, with shocking revelations: Male supremacists are upset with Allah and resentful of women. Also, they hate feminism more than they love Islam, and they fear feminism more than they fear Allah. “You can be Muslim or you can be married. But you can’t be both,” Umm Zakiyyah says. “This is the sinking realization that settled on me as I considered the personal implications of acquiescing to the ...

Taking one of the most politicised and misused words associated with Muslim women and Islamophobia, It’s Not About the Burqa is poised to change all that. Here are voices you won’t see represented in the national news headlines: 18 Muslim women speaking frankly about the hijab and wavering faith, about love and divorce, about feminism, queer identity, sex and the twin threats of a disapproving community and a racist country. Funny, warm, sometimes sad and often angry, each of these essays is a passionate declaration.

After spending her life fantasizing about her dream husband, Ana believes she has finally found the one when she meets Alec Coleman. He is charming, witty, and has looks to die for. The two feel an instant attraction, and it seems that Ana’s dreams have finally come true. But when Alec rekindles a relationship with his former ex-girlfriend, Ana’s perfect life soon spirals into chaos. As a convert to Islam, Ana discovers her new religion allows men to take multiple wives. She thinks nothing much of it until Alec uses force and influence to draw her into a polygamous marriage.