Islam allows the death penalty as a just and legal punishment for certain grievous crimes such as murder and treason. Islamically, the requirements for proof of guilt in a crime …
Muslim Women’s Day: Gender Equity, Equality, and Roles in Islam
So often, we, the female community, are told that we aren’t capable. And we witness the cultural narration of male superiority that stains people’s minds, still evident in our contemporary …
World Hijab Day: Honoring Our Hijabi Sisters
Hijab… some see it as a symbol of oppression. I see it as a powerful part of my identity. When I put one of my favorite chiffon hijabs on every …
World Hijab Day and the Rights of Women in Islam
So often, women’s rights in Islam are misconstrued. From the ignorant shouts of “Islam oppresses women!” to the never-ending spiral of questions like, “Are you forced to wear that?” — …