Speaking Tree | Dec 11, 2016 Islam gives equal status to women as that of men. The Quran says, "You are members, one of another" (3:195). This means that there is no difference between the two as…

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Islam Today I 4 Nov. 2005 Contrary to the common misconception, Islam does not degrade women. It gives the utmost respect to women. The following traditions of the Prophet…

Crest Edition | TOI The burqa is not a part of Islam but an element of Muslim culture and the distinction is important, says Farida Khanam These days the burqa, or purdah, is in the news. It is…

Farida Khanam | The Speaking Tree | March 03, 2019 Compassionate, selfless, gentle and peace-loving, women are by nature pacifists, who work to reduce stress and strife, writes FARIDA KHANUM…

The Qur'an calls Islam a religion of nature. This is because Islam is, in actual fact, based on the laws of nature. The commands of the Qur'an are a direct expression of those laws which have…