In an earlier MuslimMatters article titled My Husband Is Not As Practicing As Me, the Shaykha shared her spiritual advice about what Muslim women can do...
Allah says in the Qur’an, “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months,” [Surah Qadr:3] The Prophet is also reported to have said, “Whoever...
While everyone else is gearing up for an epic last ten nights of Ramadan, those of us on our periods might feel rather deflated, and wonder...
Shaykha Aysha Wazwaz continues her series on fiqh of fasting for women, with a class on demystifying purification (tahaarah). She clarifies many issues, especially with regards...
Shaykha Aysha Wazwaz presents a video workshop on Ramadan rulings for women. The video covers rulings of fasting, types of fasting, the difference between fidya and...
Introduction 14-year old Sarah sobbed uncontrollably, shaking as her mother tried to console her. All her excitement and enthusiasm had vanished, and she wished to return...
Several years ago, I worked for an interfaith organization in Baltimore County, where I was hired because I am Muslim and have extensive experience teaching and...
Women’s history is human history: a simple enough statement, and yet, when we flip through the majority of history books, women’s stories remain glaringly in the...
(This article was reviewed by Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Deen for authenticity of Islamic content.) “Will there be more women in Hell, or in Heaven?” This question...
This article is a contribution to hermeneutics (uṣūl al-taʾwīl) with a specific focus on khimār, which is commonly known as the hijab.