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.

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 ...

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.

When Huda meets Hadi, the boy she will ultimately marry, she is six years old. Both are the American-born children of Iraqi immigrants, who grew up on opposite ends of California. Hadi considers Huda his childhood sweetheart, the first and only girl he's ever loved, but Huda needs proof that she is more than just the girl Hadi's mother has chosen for her son. She wants what the American girls have - the entertainment culture's almost singular tale of chance meetings, defying the odds, and falling in love.

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.

Tired of seeing Muslim women portrayed as weak, sheltered, and limited, journalist Seema Yasmin reframes how the world sees them, to reveal everything they can do and the incredible, stereotype-shattering ways they are doing it. Muslim Women Do Things is a celebration of the ways in which past and present Muslim women from around the world are singing, dancing, reading, writing, laughing, experimenting, driving, and rocking their way into the history books.

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?

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.

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 communities to faith in Jesus—and how you can too!

Through 10 specific arenas of your life, this book will encourage you to dig deeper into what your most important goals are, where your priorities currently stand, and where you want to see yourself in the near future, including the everlasting life of the hereafter. If you have been searching for purpose and contentment, then my sister, this is your sign.

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. ......

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...

This powerful, inspiring book tells the story of an ambitious Afghan girl who seeks to fulfill her promise to her mother, fight for the right to education, and empower girls. Zynab lives in a small village in Afghanistan where education is deemed unnecessary for girls and even frowned upon. But Zaynab's family and life are very different from those of other girls in her village. Her father is a teacher who began teaching her Rumi's poetry when she was only five. One poem, in particular, inspires and encourages her: "You were born with potential. You were born with divine energy You were ...

An American high school student was given the homework assignment to interview someone from a different faith, and he chose Muslims. This latest edition of He Asked About Islam features the teen’s twenty questions about Islam and Umm Zakiyyah’s answers. Questions include: What are your views on Christianity and other religions? What are your views on Jesus and who he is? How was the Universe and the world created? Who is your God and why do you worship Him? Where do you go after you die and how do you get there? If you do something bad and sin, what happens and how do you get forgiven? ...

Samra Habib has spent most of their life searching for the safety to be themself. As an Ahmadi Muslim growing up in Pakistan, they faced regular threats from Islamic extremists who believed the small, dynamic sect to be blasphemous. From their parents, they internalized the lesson that revealing their identity could put them in grave danger.

STEAMY SHEIKH ROMANCE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN. ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE. Ramona Rodriguez needs a green card, and Sheikh Taleeb needs . . . wait, why does a billionaire king need a fake marriage with a curvy Latina lawyer?! Why, oh why indeed . . . OMG! Full-length. Over-the-top steam. Drama and madness, twists and turns, happy endings forever.

A Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Salah for Brothers and Sisters of All Ages Learning how to pray Salah shouldn’t feel overwhelming, especially for new Muslims, reverts, or parents guiding their children. This beautifully designed 2-in-1 book offers clear, illustrated instructions that walk you through each prayer movement and recitation with ease. Whether you're praying for the first time or refreshing your understanding, this guide gives you the visual clarity and step-by-step structure you've been looking for. This special edition includes two complete manuscripts in one: A ...

From the heart of 7th-century Makkah to the front lines of 21st-century change, Mothers, Warriors, Scholars, Queens is a powerful journey through the lives of Muslim women who shaped Islamic history with their intellect, piety, leadership, and courage. This book brings together over a dozen inspiring biographies—from Khadijah bint Khuwaylid رضي الله عنها, the first to believe, to Rabi’a al-Adawiyya, the mystic of divine love; from Fatimah al-Fihri, founder of the world’s first university, to Queen Arwa of Yemen and Shajarat al-Durr of Egypt; from the forgotten scholars of ...

After September 11, Ranya Idliby, an American Muslim of Palestinian descent, faced constant questions about Islam, God, and death from her children, the only Muslims in their classrooms. Inspired by a story about Muhammad, Ranya reached out to two other mothers to write an interfaith children's book that would highlight the connections between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

In this timely book, Umm Zakiyyah, internationally acclaimed author, soul-care mentor, and RTT therapy practitioner, draws on her personal, spiritual, and professional experience to offer advice to Muslim women embarking on marriage or hoping for this soul companionship, whether for the first time or after divorce. She also shares details of her own marriage contract, which she has prepared for herself and her daughter. Topics include acknowledging your own emotional wounding before marriage, recognizing red flags in yourself, being honest about incompatibility, understanding the power of ...