Islam - Qu'ran through 13th Century
Women in the Qu'ran (Koran or Quran), women in early Islam, and women in Islam through the 13th century. Includes a variety of perspectives on the relationship of Islam to women and to women's rights, so that readers can come to their own conclusions about the different interpretations.
Khadija of Mecca (c. 555 - 619)
A successful trader, she married her caravan manager, 15 years younger than she was - and became the first convert of her husband, the prophet Muhammed.
A successful trader, she married her caravan manager, 15 years younger than she was - and became the first convert of her husband, the prophet Muhammed.
Rabi'a
Early Sufi writer. Translations, background, bibliography.
Early Sufi writer. Translations, background, bibliography.
Rabia the Slave
Born a slave in Iraq, she is honored as a mystic and holy woman for her devotion.
Born a slave in Iraq, she is honored as a mystic and holy woman for her devotion.
Shagrat al-Durr
In the 13th century, she assumed the throne as Sultan and inspired the Egyptian army to victory over the Frankish Crusaders.
In the 13th century, she assumed the throne as Sultan and inspired the Egyptian army to victory over the Frankish Crusaders.
The Status of Woman in Islam
Paper by Jamal A. Badawi contrasts women's place in ancient civilizations with the status of women in Islam.
Paper by Jamal A. Badawi contrasts women's place in ancient civilizations with the status of women in Islam.
Sultana Razia of Delhi (1236-1240)
Only woman to hold the throne of Delhi, she was a Moslem of Turkish descent.
Only woman to hold the throne of Delhi, she was a Moslem of Turkish descent.
Woman and her Rights: Woman in Qur'an
The first section of this page is a defense of the position that "Islam regards woman equal to man as a human being," based on the Qur'an (Koran). The page also includes a critique of women's rights in Europe, from a Muslim perspective. Part of a larger document on women's rights in Islam and Islamic countries.
The first section of this page is a defense of the position that "Islam regards woman equal to man as a human being," based on the Qur'an (Koran). The page also includes a critique of women's rights in Europe, from a Muslim perspective. Part of a larger document on women's rights in Islam and Islamic countries.
Zamzam, the Well of Ishmael
The story of Abraham and Hagar, from the Muslim tradition.
The story of Abraham and Hagar, from the Muslim tradition.