From my Sisters' Lips  by Na'ima B. Robert 
   Paperback   :   431 Pages        

Covered from head to toe, with only her eyes visible, the sight of a Muslim woman on a Western city street rarely fails to provoke a strong reaction. Feelings of shock, horror, repulsion, pity - or even fear - are not uncommon. But have you ever wondered about the woman `behind the veil'? Have you ever wondered what her life is really like and how her hopes, dreams and aspirations differ from yours? Now, in From My Sisters' Lips, Na'ima B. Robert offers a rare glimpse into the lives of a community of women, most of whom are converts to Islam and invites you to share their joys, sorrows, convictions and faith.  Na'ima recounts the compelling story of her conversion to Islam she also offers first-hand accounts of just some of the extraordinary women she has come to know in recent years - women like herself who have chosen to live as Muslims. What emerges is a vivid and intimate portrait of a sisterhood. As they speak candidly on diverse subjects ranging from marriage to motherhood, stereotypes, submission and self-image, we hear the strong, proud voices of those who are seldom heard. 

'An extremely thought-provoking book that challenges Western preconceptions of Islamic Women' : Daily Telegraph

 
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Muslim Women - A Biographical Dictionary - by Aisha Bewley

Excerpt:  Introduction : This book originally came about as a response to frequent requests to provide some sources about women scholars. When I went through my biographical references, I was surprised by the number of references to women, and the great number of women represented in all areas of life, from scholars to rulers, whether regents or women who ruled in their own right, or women who wielded substantial political influence. This led to the decision to compile a larger source of reference of Muslim women, and, given modern views of women in Islam, it gives us a surprising picture of just how active women have been in the history of Islam from the very beginning up until the present time.
 
The dictionary covers the period from the time of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, to roughly the middle of the thirteenth/nineteenth century, although a few entries are a little later than that. As we can see by a perusal of the entries, the role of Muslim women was by no means confined to house and home. They were active in many fields. This is not a question of either/or. It is a question of many roles, all intermeshed and interlocking, rather than separate categories. A business woman is still a mother and a scholar is still a wife. Women simply learn to juggle things more, but that is something at which women are very good at doing, as can be seen by the entries.
 
There are various major categories covered in the dictionary. One consists of the women Companions of the Prophet may Allah bless him and grant him peace. The second major category consists women scholars, especially hadith transmitters. Here I should mention that there are over 800 women hadith scholars and transmitters whom I have not included. Then there are also women rulers or women with great political influence, and then Sufis.

 
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  Islam : The Empowering of Women by Aisha Bewley 
 
   Paperback - 72 pages  

Book Description : '' Reading historical sources throughout the centuries of Islamic history, we find lots and lots of women active in all areas of life, and then suddenly it stops. What happened? How and why have things changed in the last three hundred years to the extent that it is unusual to find women involved in Islamic sciences and, unlike in the past, very few Muslim men would even consider being taught by a Muslim woman? This is a phenomenon which requires in-depth research. It is time to re-examine the sources and re-assess how Muslim women in the past acted so that we can escape the limiting perspectives which have come to be the norm. To this end, we will examine three perspectives: the Scholarly Woman, the Political Woman, and the Spiritual Woman. ''

 
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  Blissful Marriage - A Practical Islamic Guide   by Drs. Ekram and M. Rida Beshir

  Paperback - 292 Pages

This book provides the tools to achieve blissful marriage in a pragmatic and graceful way. Readers will find the following prominent features as they read through : and wife are viewed together, as a team, instead of as two separate individuals. This is fitting since the family unit is the cornerstone of Islamic society.  
>  An ample amount of practical examples for day to day living, as well as examples reharging other issues facing Muslim families in North America.  
>  Common marital problems presented as case studies with their analysis and solutions.  
>  A detailed list of essential qualities for successful spousal harmony. book contains the right mix of theory and practice due to the authors' wealth of experience in marriage counselling. All of its contents are based on Islamic references from Qur'an and Sunnah and their applications to the contemporary enviroment.

 
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 The Muslim Marriage Guide   :     Ruqayyah Waris Maqsood  
  Paperback - 143 pages  

 
Book Description:
This highly prized book fills the need for a guide for Muslim couples, married or planning marriage.The book draws on Islamic sources of the Qur'an and the Sunnah to discuss the main emotional,social and sexual problems that can afflict relationships, suggesting many ways in which these can be resolved.

Marriage is such an important step that our blessed Prophet (s) spoke of marriage as being `half the religion': `Whoever has married has completed half of his religion; therefore let him fear Allah in the other half!' (Bayhaqi)

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  Does My Head look big in this ?  by Randa Abdel-Fattah

  Hardback : 368 pages 

A Book Review : As soon as sixteen-year-old Amal makes the decision to start wearing the hijab full-time, everyone has a reaction. Her parents, her teachers, her friends, people on the street. But she stands by her decision to embrace her faith and all that it is, even if it does make her a little different from everyone else. Can she handle the taunts of “towel head” and the prejudice of her classmates—and still hang out with the cutest schoolfreinds in school? Brilliantly funny and poignant, Randa Abdel-Fattah’s debut novel will strike a chord in all teenage readers, no matter what their beliefs.This is a Hardback version of the book. From the Author: RANDA ABDEL-FATTAH is a twenty-six-year-old lawyer. Does My Head Look Big in This? is her first novel, and like its fictional heroine, she has her own identity hyphens to contend with as an Australian-born-Muslim-Palestinian-Egyptian-choc-a-holic. She lives in Sydney, Australia.

 
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The Ideal Mother : In Light of the Qur'an, Sunna and Tradition

 Paperback - 96 pages                                     by Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada

Without doubt, every father loves his children; however, the phrase ‘motherly love’ has become an aphoristic proverb. For this reason, it has been used as a measure to illustrate Allah’s love for His creation.

THE IDEAL MOTHER: IN LIGHT OF THE QUR'AN, SUNNA AND TRADITION looks at the various stages of motherhood and discusses Islamic rites and tradition, nurturing and fostering, education, upbringing, the onus and rights of the couple, mother and children and also illustrates the differences between imprudent and wise mothers.

It is essential that every mother reads this book. For this book makes her aware of her responsibilities and also provides a means of fulfilling those duties and achieving the desired objective.   Urdu translation below.

 
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Mithaalee Maa   (Urdu Translation of 'The Ideal Mother') 

Paperback - 72 pages                                    by Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada
   

Without doubt, every father loves his children; however, the phrase ‘motherly love’ has become an aphoristic proverb. For this reason, it has been used as a measure to illustrate Allah’s love for His creation.

THE IDEAL MOTHER: IN LIGHT OF THE QUR'AN, SUNNA AND TRADITION looks at the various stages of motherhood and discusses Islamic rites and tradition, nurturing and fostering, education, upbringing, the onus and rights of the couple, mother and children and also illustrates the differences between imprudent and wise mothers.

It is essential that every mother reads this book. For this book makes her aware of her responsibilities and also provides a means of fulfilling those duties and achieving the desired objective. This book is the Urdu version of The Ideal Mother.

  
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The Wives of the Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam

 Paperback - 92 pages                                                                         by Haji Ahmad Thomson

Among the best of women were the blessed wives of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. They lived their lives within the limits ordained by Allah Almighty and achieved greatness through their actions. They are admired and respected to this day and Muslim women the world over seek to follow their example.

This book gives an overview of these truly inspiring role models, the Ummuhat al-Mu'mineen, the 'Mothers of the Believers.'

Recommended for adults as well as children ages 12 and over.

 
 
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The Noble Woman           by Aliya Butt

 Paperback - 48 pages

 
New revised edition - The author Aliya Butt works as a senior Crown Prosecutor in the midlands. Ms Butt was first inspired to write this book whilst she was training as a Barrister. She took special interest in the status of women in Islam and learnt that the idea that Islam is oppressive against woman is a myth. It is this myth that has become a disturbingly prevalent notion that Islam is oppressive against women. On the contrary, women are highly respected and enjoy a dignified role within Islamic culture.

This book explores why there is a gap between reality and popular perceptions and draws upon the experiences some young Muslimahs. Includes 8 colour photographs.

 
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 Women in the Qur'an and the Sunnah          by Prof Abdul Rahman I. Doi

  Paperback - 32 pages      

 
The vast and crucial role of the Muslim woman is defined and briefly described in the light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah.

Recommended for ages 12 and over.

 
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 The Mothers of Three Prophets

  Paperback - 32 pages 

By Jameela Jones 

 
The stories of the mothers of Hadrat Isma’il 'alayhis salam, Hadrat Musa 'alayhis salaam and Hadrat Isa 'alayhis salaam and the role they played in bringing up their Sons who had been chosen by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to convey His message to their respective communities. 

Illustrated in colour. Recommended for ages 8 and over.

 
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  Fatima Az-Zahra  May Allah be pleased with her

  Paperback - 32 pages 

by Haji Ahmad Thomson

Among the best of women were the daughters of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam. This short biography explores events in the life of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam’s youngest daughter, Hadrat Sayyida Fatima az-Zahra Radi Allahu ta'ala anha the wife of Ameer al-Momineen Hadrat Ali ibn Abi Talib Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu.Of his daughter Fatima Radi Allahu ta'ala anha, the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam, said, ''Fatima is part of my flesh. Whoever angers her, angers me.''  

Recommended for ages 9 and over.

 
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Woman in Shari'ah   (Islamic Law)                                     by Prof Abdul Rahman I. Doi

Paperback - 205 pages  

Islam has accorded great honour and respect to women. This detailed work outlines the rights and obligations of women in an Islamic society covering issues from marriage, education, employment and inheritance as described in the Qur'an and Sunnah.  

Contents Include following detailed Chapters:  

- Women in the Qur'an and the Sunnah,

- Women in Society,

- Marriage and Sexual Relations,

- Polygamy : A Misunderstood Phenomenon,

- Divorce in the Shari'ah, - Zina,

- Family Planning and Abortion

- Equality of Legal Rights for Women

- Women and Education,
- Economic Rights of Women,

- Feminism in Muslim Countries,

- Epilogue,

- Notes.  
 
 A most highly recommended reference work.

 
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The Importance of Sisterhood in Islam

 Paperback - 84 pages  

by Ruqaiyah Abdullah. Edited by Abdassamad Clarke. Sisterhood is a very important aspect of Islam, yet its true significance isoften under-valued. Sisterhood entails many rights and responsibilities, and mutual duties and obligations. Despit this, it is disappointing to see how little of it we actually observe and put into practice. This book is a source of inspiration for Muslim women who naturally wish to enjoy fulfilling their Islamic duties and responsibilities towards fellow Muslim sisters.  

This is an invaluable book that will help Muslim women improve social relations and strengthen ties within the Muslim community, an important duty that is incumbent upon us all.

 
 
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  A Mothers Rights

  Paperback - 24 pages   

Translated by Matina Wali Muhammad 
 
From the Rear Cover : '' Through these eight short stories, taken from hadith and events in Muslim history, children are taught of the high status given to mothers in Islam.'' 
 
Includes stories about the mother of Hadrat Abu Bakr as-Sideeq, & the mother of Imam al-Ghazali Allah be pleased with themboth. 

Illustrated in colour. Recommended for ages 7 and over.

  
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 The Status of a Woman in Islam : In Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah

  Paperback - 88 pages                                        by Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada

THE STATUS OF A WOMAN IN ISLAM; IN LIGHT OF THE QUR'AN AND SUNNAH is a product of the thoughtful and considered research of Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada of Jamia Al-Karam, who is a renowned religious scholar of Great Britain as well as a research scholar with deep understanding of contemporary issues.  

Comprehensively, yet with much brevity and clarity, the author has expressed and expounded upon the great status of respect and dignity with which Islam has honoured women; all in light of the Qur'an and Sunnah,-Dr Sahibzada Sajid Ur-Rehman,  Islamic Research Institute

Shaykh Pirzada has made positive and effective use of great effort and research and, after an extensive and deep study of Qur’anic exegeses, volumes of prophetic traditions and books of Islamic jurisprudence, he has provided authentic and sound references from the Islamic teachings. Moreover, to further support his findings, he has brought forward evidences from contemporary disciplines as well as scientific and psychological data and information. The opinions and statements of non- Muslims have also been mentioned. In this manner, as a result of the delightful mixture of rational and traditional proofs and with historical references, he has presented his thoughts and findings and, in doing so, has established the truthfulness of Islam, its greatness and pre-eminence.- Professor Dr Bashir Ahmad Siddiqi, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Urdu translation of this book below.  

 
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 Aurat Ka Maqam (Urdu translation of The Status of a Woman in Islam :   
 In Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah

 Paperback - 72 pages                                       by Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada

THE STATUS OF A WOMAN IN ISLAM; IN LIGHT OF THE QUR'AN AND SUNNAH is a product of the thoughtful and considered research of Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada of Jamia Al-Karam, who is a renowned religious scholar of Great Britain as well as a research scholar with deep understanding of contemporary issues.  

Comprehensively, yet with much brevity and clarity, the author has expressed and expounded upon the great status of respect and dignity with which Islam has honoured women; all in light of the Qur'an and Sunnah,-Dr Sahibzada Sajid Ur-Rehman,  Islamic Research Institute

This is the urdu translation of The status of a Woman in Islam.

 
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