(part 1 of 3) The Islamic veil or hijab refers to the wide, long and opaque outer clothing that covers the body of the Muslim woman. While it is fundamentally similar to the traditional Christian clothing of the woman Maria (peace be upon her and her son) and every nun since then, the hijab is … Weiterlesen
Mary Ali – Anjum Ali (part 1 of 2): The various rights that Islam grants to women Today, people think that women in the West are free and the movement for the liberation of women in the 20th Century began. But actually the women’s movement was not started by women, but was revealed in the … Weiterlesen
Western attitudes towards women The Western attitude towards the female gender is a reaction to a long history of oppression that was mainly rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Perhaps one can say more precisely that the modern attitudes sprang from the post-Reformation philosophies – ideas that appeared during the ´time of enlightenment´. The Islamic worldview … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): The History of Female Genital Cutting (FGC) and Its Types A common phenomenon that is unfortunately almost exclusively associated with Islam is the different forms of female circumcision or FGC [1]. Although many of those involved in this cause associate it with Islam, most forms of FGC that are currently occurring … Weiterlesen
I probably don’t fit the picture of a „rebel“. I have no visible tattoos and only a few piercings. I don’t even have a leather jacket. Most people think when they see me that I am one of the „oppressed women“. The brave people who once put up all their courage and ask me about … Weiterlesen
Henry Makow, Ph.D On my wall I have a picture of a Muslim woman wrapped in a Burka [1]. Next to it is an image of an American beauty, wearing nothing but a bikini. A woman is completely hidden from the public; the other completely flaunted. These two extremes speak volumes about the collision of … Weiterlesen
Judith Warner’s book Perfect Madness, published by Riverhead Books, tells us that Warner found out during her research: “Seventy percent of American mothers say they find it ‚incredibly stressful‘ to be a mother these days . ” „It is reported that thirty percent of young mothers have depression.“ In countries where all that glitters is … Weiterlesen
For centuries, women around the world have been aware of the liberation based on the concept of holding onto the hijab. Current events in the world have once again brought the issue of women’s liberation to the fore. Can a woman who holds on to the hijab be released? Can a religion that regards decency … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) Introduction The issue of gender equality is important, relevant and current. Debates and writings on this topic are becoming more and more diverse in their perspectives. The Islamic perspective on this issue is the one that is least understood and most misinterpreted by non-Muslims and Muslims alike. This article is … Weiterlesen
In the past few years, a small piece of fabric has caused a stir. The headscarf or hijab that Muslim women wear on their heads is making headlines all over the world. Hijab is prohibited in French public schools and other European countries have adopted or are in the process of legislating similarly. In Australia, … Weiterlesen