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Guidance Resources 3
Organizations 11
Rights and Equality 8
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Women - People, Islam, Religion and Spirituality, Society 39
 Female Genital Mutilation/Female CircumcisionFemale Genital Mutilation/Female Circumcision
 Paper discussing the practice of female genital cutting, questioning its legitimacy in Muslim cultural practice.
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Free and Equal under the Qur'anFree and Equal under the Qur'an
 Argues that a reformist Islamic view needs to take hold firmly among Muslim jurists, so that egalitarian Qur'anic interpretations replace discriminatory traditionalism.
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The II International Congress of Islamic FeminismThe II International Congress of Islamic Feminism
 A gathering of Muslim intellectuals working for gender justice and against sexist interpretations of the Sacred Text; information about program, participants, and conclusions. [Barcelona, Spain - 2006]
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In Recognition of WomenIn Recognition of Women
 Article contrasts the history of women jurists, narrators of Hadith, and poets in Islam, with the position today, where the Muslim community has taken women back to the pre-Islamic era.
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Islam and WomenIslam and Women
 A collection of profiles and quotations about the position of women in the contemporary world of Islam. Includes links to prominent women.
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Islam RethoughtIslam Rethought
 Online publication of Dr Ausaf Ali's work on gender, sexuality, and marriage in Islam with particular focus on the tensions between traditionalist and modernist views within lived Islam.
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Islamic FeminismIslamic Feminism
 A definition, with links to prominent figures. [Wikipedia]
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Islamic Feminism: What's in a Name?Islamic Feminism: What's in a Name?
 A paper discussing Islamic feminism; the Qur'an affirms the principle of equality of all human beings, but practice of equality has been impeded by patriarchal ideas and practices.
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Islamic Traditions and the Feminist MovementIslamic Traditions and the Feminist Movement
 Paper by Dr Lois Lamya' al Faruqi looking at Muslim social, psychological, and economic traditions and how feminism is received.
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Religious Conservatism and Feminist TheologyReligious Conservatism and Feminist Theology
 Dr Riffat Hassan explores how theological assumptions have colored the way in which Muslim culture has come to regard women, in contrast to the non-patriarchal egalitarianism in the Qur'an; she argues for a liberation of Muslim women and men.
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Social Degradation of Women - a Crime and a Libel on IslamSocial Degradation of Women - a Crime and a Libel on Islam
 An essay by Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall, the English convert to Islam, based on his lecture on "The Relation of the Sexes"; includes an introduction.
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A Statement from the Organizers of the First Woman-led Jum’ah PrayerA Statement from the Organizers of the First Woman-led Jum’ah Prayer
 Includes their statement, information about the event (claimed to be the first time on record a Muslim woman was to lead a public mixed-gender Friday prayer). Includes background, details, and brief profile of Dr Amina Wadud. [New York, US]
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Status of Woman in IslamStatus of Woman in Islam
 A collection of articles on issues around the role and place of women in Muslim belief and practice.
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Sunni SisterSunni Sister
 Poetry, essays, and contemplations on modern Islam by an American Muslim woman.
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Tafseer of Surah an-Nisa, Ayah 34Tafseer of Surah an-Nisa, Ayah 34
 A translation and commentary on verse 34 of Surah an-Nisa in the Qur'an; perhaps the one most often misunderstood or misused by both Muslims and non-Muslims.
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Today's MuslimahToday's Muslimah
 An online magazine for Muslim women; offers wide-ranging articles and features on health, culture, women's issues, home and garden, and family.
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Woman's Status in the Bible and the Qur'anWoman's Status in the Bible and the Qur'an
 A tabled comparison of Biblical and Qur'anic passages concerning women.
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Women as ImamsWomen as Imams
 Article on Wikipedia explores the circumstances in which women may lead a congregation in salat (prayer); includes analysis of teachings, history, and current controversy.
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Women in a Quranic SocietyWomen in a Quranic Society
 Paper arguing for the implementation of a dual-sex concept of society.
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Women in IslamWomen in Islam
 Information, articles and links on a variety of topics concerning women in Islam. Also includes a directory of international links.
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Women Living Under Muslim LawsWomen Living Under Muslim Laws
 International solidarity network for women whose lives are shaped by laws and customs said to derive from Islam. Includes news, and information about their campaigns and their publications.
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Muslim Women Take Charge of Their FaithMuslim Women Take Charge of Their Faith
 Profile of the first woman to preside over one of France's 25 regional Islamic councils, and an assessment of changing perceptions of Muslim women's role in Europe. (December 4, 2005)
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Female Preachers in Turkey - Challenging Traditional Gender RolesFemale Preachers in Turkey - Challenging Traditional Gender Roles
 An article about the appointment, role and experience of 450 women appointed as vaize/preachers. (August 10, 2005)
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Muftias - Women Issuing FatwasMuftias - Women Issuing Fatwas
 Article discussing the recruitment of the first women for training as muftis (Islamic judges) in Turkey. (July 20, 2004)
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Islamic Feminism Means Justice to WomenIslamic Feminism Means Justice to Women
 An interview with historian Prof Margot Badran compares Islamic feminism with secular and Christian feminism. (January 31, 2004)
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They Hate Women, Don't They?They Hate Women, Don't They?
 Article exploring secular feminists' view of Muslim women, arguing that demeaning Islam excludes the voices of Islamic women which liberates no one. (June 21, 2002)
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