Category Archives: Women In Islam

SAUDI ARABIA & ISLAMIC FEMINISM?

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Silents Speech

In the midst of a Middle East meltdown, in the midst of the most dangerous mayhem and madness, can a feminist and human rights revolution really be brewing in…Saudi Arabia? We know that Saudi Arabia is exceptionally barbaric towards its … Continue reading →

Posted in Women In Islam | Tagged Adultery, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbaric, Feminist, Human Rights, Iraq, King Abdullah, Lebanon, Madness, Mayhem, Middle East, Muslim, Religion, Revolution, Saudi Arabia, Sharia Law, Shi’ite, Sunni, The Islamic Republic of Iran, Women | Leave a comment

AFGHAN WOMEN’S DESPERATE CRY FOR HELP

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Silents Speech

The great number of Afghan women who commit self-immolation (burning oneself to death) is one of the most tragic responses to gender violence in that country. Aside from the horror of dying, surviving this act makes its victims unfit for … Continue reading →

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WHAT NOW FOR EGYPTIAN WOMEN?

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Silents Speech

Equality for women in Egypt is an open, far from resolved, issue. I am not talking about equal pay for equal work and I am not talking about corporate “glass ceilings.” Nor am I am talking about abortion, child care, … Continue reading →

Posted in Women In Islam | Tagged Africa, Coptic Christian, Egypt, Female, Genital Mutilation, Human Rights, Middle East, Moslem, Political, Religion, Sexual, Women | 1 Comment

MUSLIM WOMEN ARE DONKEYS

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Silents Speech

By Sher Khan Forgive me for quoting this derogatory remark. I wouldn’t dare to call women in this name, not in the 21st century, when women are working with men side by side, becoming head of the state or CEO … Continue reading →

Posted in Women In Islam | Tagged Afghanistan, Donkeys, Hadith, Islamic Countries, Muhammad, Muslim Women, Qur'an, Religion, Saudi Arabia | 2 Comments

MUSLIM WOMAN WHIPPED IN PUBLIC FOR WEARING TROUSERS

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Silents Speech

Posted in Women In Islam | Tagged Islam, News, Omar Al-Bashir, Religion, Sharia Law, Sudanese Muslim Woman, Trousers, Whipped | Leave a comment

BEING A MUSLIM’S WIFE

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Silents Speech

By Abdullah Al Araby He is asking for your hand in marriage, and you have fallen in love with his bronze Middle Eastern complexion. He is intelligent, rich, well-educated and well-mannered. So, what more can a woman ask for?…THIS MOST … Continue reading →

Posted in Women In Islam | Tagged Children, Divorce, Islam, Marriage, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Polygamy, Punishment, Qur'an, Religion, Sex, Sharia Law, Wife, Women | Leave a comment

THE TRAGEDY OF CHILD MARRIAGE AND PEDOPHILIA IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Silents Speech

In my previous article, I have discussed how Prophet Muhammad’s holy tradition, namely the example of his marrying 6-year-old Aisha at the age of 52, inspires Muslims across the world to engage in child-marriage and pedophilia. As a matter of … Continue reading →