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WOMEN AND ISLAM

STATUS OF WOMEN IN ISLAM

http://www.iad.org/books/S-women.html

This site addresses issues about the status of women in Islam. The major question it addresses is "what is the position of Islam regarding the status of women". Discusses the spiritual, social, economic and political aspects addressing women.

http://www.unn.ac.uk/societies/islamic/women/status1.htm

An article written by Hammuda Abdul-Ati for 'Islam in focus". Many quote form the Quran. This article sums up the attitude of Islam with regard to women.

http://www.unn.ac.uk/societies/islamic/women/women.htm

This article talks about the liberation of the Muslim women. The Quran and Hadith are the sources from which the Muslim woman derives her rights and duties. Makes very interesting reading.

http://www.unn.ac.uk/societies/islamic/women/quran1.htm

Article discusses women in the Quran and the Sunnah. Islam regards men and women as being of the same essence created from a single soul.

ORGANISATIONS AND HOW TO JOIN

http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/humanrelations/womeninislam/whatishijab.htm

This is a site for Sufi Women's Organization. Talks about the organization with a message from the founder. Discusses events, projects, newsletters and also how to become a member.

WOMEN AND THE VEIL

http://www.cc.emory.edu/ENGLISH/Bahri/Veil.htm

http://www.unn.ac.uk/societies/islamic/women/hijab.htm

 http://www.unn.ac.uk/societies/islamic/women/women4.htm

Site talks about Women, Islam and the Hijab

http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/humanrelations/womeninislam/hijabexperience.html

The veil and the Muslim women. The article addresses the experience of a Canadian born woman who took to wearing the veil.

WOMEN AND MARRIAGE

http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/humanrelations/womeninislam/marriage.html

This site concentrates on marriage. The importance of marriage, conditions of marriage, etc. Contains important information if someone wants to know what marriage in Islam is all about.

http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/humanrelations/womeninislam/womeninsociety.html

The behaviour of women in society is all important in Islam. This site addresses family life, modesty, social behaviour, lowering of the eyes, and everything else pertaining to  Muslim women in society.

ISLAMIC ART

http://www.islamunveiled.com/archi/index.html

Discover Islamic art and architecture. This site contains beautiful pictures that do not exceed 25 kb. For something fun, educational or just to whet your curiosity take a peek.