The Status of a Woman in Islam

‘The Status of a Woman in Islam; In light of the Qur’an and Sunnah’ is a much needed addition to the modern discussions around women’s rights and freedoms. 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 a woman; all in light of the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Also available in Urdu (Awrat ka Maqam)

Endorsements:

“Shaykh Pirzada has made positive and effective use of great effort and research, 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 In this manner, as a result of the delightful mixture of rational and traditional proofs and with historical references, he has presented his thoughts and findings and, in doing so, has established the truthfulness of Islam, its greatness and pre-eminence.”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

“’The Status of a Woman in Islam’ is a product of the thoughtful and considered research of Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada, who is a renowned religious scholar of Great Britain as well as a research scholar with deep understanding of contemporary issues. Comprehensively, yet with brevity and much clarity, the author has expressed and expounded upon the great status of respect and dignity with which Islam has honoured a woman; all in light of the Qur’an and Sunnah.”

– Dr Sahibzada Sajid Ur Rehman,
Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan

“Shaykh Pirzada has come from a religious-spiritual family. He has a rich experience in dealing with problems faced by the common man and providing spiritual support on sensitive issues of life. He also has a profound vision in relation to the difficulties of the Euro-Asian Muslim community and has the capability to devise solutions bearing in mind historical and contemporary norms and attitudes.”

– Dr Muhammad Saleem,
Suffah Institute for Higher Studies, England