Islam & Women

We discuss gender relationships in Islam, and the role and rights of women according to the Quran.

30 posts

A woman in a floral hijab speaks into a microphone. A large text overlay reads YOUR COMMENTS with a highlighted comment above asking, Just tell me, how many slaves did Muhammed own? The word SPOTLIGHT appears at the bottom.

May 8, 2022

British Muslim Convert Responds to Her Critics!!

Anne-Marie from our Spotlight series responds to questions and criticism! Check out Anne-Marie’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9mPI-m0MD5Iw4arAsd5-yWXl6hspgAlz PODCASTS iTunes:…

ByRational Religion

March 28, 2021

Does Islam Allow the Exploitation of Female Prisoners of War? ‘Sexual Slavery’ Answered

Is so-called ‘sexual slavery’ permitted in Islam? NO, says Anne-Marie, who explains the Quran’s REAL teachings on female…

A man in a suit sits against a red background, looking to the left, with a mosque featuring crescent-topped domes and minarets at sunset on the left side of the image.

ByHamaad Khan

February 20, 2021

Macron & Islam in France: What People Need to Know

What is President Macron's policies are working against him? Hamaad Khan investigates.

A person wearing a headscarf and white clothing stands inside a mosque, facing an ornate archway and detailed patterned walls with red and gold carpets.

ByUmar Nasser

February 8, 2021

Why Aren’t There Female Imams in Islam? A Response to Emma Barnett on BBC Radio 4

Why aren't there female Imams in Islam? The answer may not be what you think.

A person wearing a maroon hijab and white clothing stands facing a backdrop of abstract blue, white, and red paint splashes, resembling the French flag.

ByMahrukh Arif-Tayyeb

November 3, 2020

I’m a Muslim Woman Living in France: Here’s How we Really Feel

After recent terrorist attacks in France, one Muslim woman speaks out about her experience living amidst suspicion and fear.

ByRational Religion

March 15, 2020

Segregation of Sexes in Islam Explained by Muslim Convert

In this latest edition of the Spotlight series, Dr. Anne Marie Ionescu discusses whether Islam teaches safe spaces…

ByRational Religion

March 8, 2020

Why Aren’t There Female Prophets or Imams in Islam?

As women progress in all fields of education, industry and technology, more and more people are asking why…

A black-and-white photo of Lady Justice holding a sword and scales appears pinned to a corkboard. Text on the photo reads, Are two female witnesses equal to one in Islam? A red OUTREASONED stamp overlays the corner.

ByRational Religion

January 20, 2020

Are Two Female Witnesses Equal to One Man in Islam?

This criticism revolves around the following verse of the Quran that advises Muslims that in matters of financial…

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ByRational Religion

January 20, 2020

Does Islam Sanction Domestic Violence?

Sohail comments on the following verse of the Quran, arguing that it gives license to men to beat…

A black-and-white photo of ants on a leaf is taped to a brown surface. The text on the photo reads, Did the Prophet Solomon talk to ants? A red OUTREASONED stamp is at the bottom right.

ByRational Religion

January 20, 2020

Did Prophet Solomon (as) Talk to Ants?

To understand this criticism we must understand the verses under contention. In the Quran in Chapter 27 an…