Gender equality is one issue that critics of Islam bring up quite commonly. In order to paint the narrative that Islam discriminates and oppresses women, many critics bring up the example of testimony, alleging that the testimony of a woman is considered half of that of a man. The verse that is presented by them … Continue reading 2 Female Witnesses for 1 Male Witness? →

In gender equality conversations it is often insinuated that in Islam there is no gender equality. The crux of Islamic teachings is that as men, we’re hardwired by nature and confirmed by divine design and historically through the ages to do three main things: to provide, to protect, and to lead. We do this not … Continue reading Gender Equality in Islam →