en’s Rights in Islam

“Women’s Rights in Islam”, Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta releases new issue of its Insight English magazine

In pursuance of its global role to promote sound moderate teachings of Islam, Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta has released a new issue of its bi-monthly English magazine Insight titled “Women’s Rights in...
Bent Rib

Women’s Issues in Islam?

It is a persistent question that everyone needs to know its answer: Does Islam wrong women? The answer is here in this book: Bent Rib: Journey through Women's Issues in Islam By Huda Khattab Bent...
Heba Salah

Women’s Voice for Peace helps breaking social stereotypes in Arab societies, correct misconceptions

February 18, 2021 Women’s Voice for Peace is a personal initiative launched in 2019 under the auspices of King Abdullah ibn Abdul Aziz Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID)....
Heba Salah

Heba Salah announces the launch of Women’s Voice for Peace website

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 Heba Salah, owner and founder of Women’s Voice for Peace, announced in a video the launch of the initiative’s website. Heba called on researchers and others from academic to...
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM),

Islam Must Never Be Used to Justify FGM

This International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Islamic Relief Canada’s Reyhana Patel explains that Islam does not advocate the practice – and can help eradicate it....
Women Scholars in Egypt

Women Scholars in Egypt Reflect on the Intersection of Islam and Feminism

This article brings to light the efforts of Egyptian female scholars who are active on the path of gender equity through the religious sphere. Dr. Omaima Abu-Bakr, a professor at Cairo University...
هبة صلاح HEBA SALAH

Healthy and Respectful Thinking and Acting: Responses from Religious Traditions

By: Heba Salah                It is undeniable that religious beliefs inevitably influence individual behavior. In all faith communities, individuals turn to religion and seek advice from religious...
Female Genital Mutilation

Female Genital Mutilation: Is the Religion to Blame?

The distinguishing characteristic of mankind, according to the Quran, is the dignity bestowed upon it by God: “We have dignified the children of Adam ... and favored them over much of creation.”...
Gender Equity in Islam

Gender Equity in Islam: A Reflection on Social Injustice towards Women

      The January 21, 2017 Women’s March in Washington is seen by social scientists as an attempt to prove that women’s rights are human rights. The March was open for any person, regardless of...
The role of Egyptian film in stereotyping single women

The role of Egyptian film in stereotyping single women

Due to the increasing rates of single or still-unmarried women, also known as spinsters or "Awanes", shaping the perceptions of these women is a problem facing Egyptian society. In this paper, the...

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Islam Must Never Be Used to Justify FGM

Islam Must Never Be Used to Justify FGM

This International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Islamic Relief Canada’s Reyhana Patel explains that Islam does not advocate the practice – and can help eradicate it.

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