While Muslim women are and have become targets of harassment, particularly if they are visible due to their dress, women in general remain easy targets for attack. Below are a number of safety tips to consider.
Muslims are asked about women in Islam almost as much as terrorism. Sadly, a number of brothers make the problem worse without realizing it. Here are some suggested tips for brothers talking about women in Islam.
While sisters are a full part of the community, many mosques are run as though Islam is just for men. This is evident by looking at women's spaces, their uncomfortable size and design, and the absence of women from the Board of Directors.
Sisters, as much as brothers, are responsible for contributing to Islamic work in America. There are a number of things that can be done on a personal, family and community level.
There are countless hadith where the participation of women is clear. Given these hadiths, what are some practical things sisters can do for their local Islamic Center. Here are some ideas.
She was also a reformer. She did not like associating anyone with God. When she refused to prostrate (sajdah) to the grave of a family elder as women in that village used to do, she was called a “wahhabi.” But this hanafi woman did not budge.
It tends to be a hush-hush topic, but let's face it: the Muslim community is not immune to domestic violence. In fact, domestic violence transcends all demographics and can be found in your own backyard.