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On this page you’ll find a quick and comprehensive catalogue of answers to common questions that arise from misconceptions about Islam. Each answer has been reviewed by Yaqeen’s research team and approved by qualified scholars.

Basics of Islam
What is Islam and who are Muslims? This section covers some of the basic questions asked about Islam and pillars that define the faith.

Hajj and Umrah
What is Hajj? What is Umrah? Find answers to commonly asked questions around Hajj and Umrah

Peace & Violence
For the majority of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims, Islam represents a comprehensive way of living a peaceful life devoted to God. However, over time, fearmongers and the actions of a few have stirred doubt about Islam’s views on violence. What does Islamic doctrine truly have to say about terrorism, jihad, and honor killings?

Ramadan
Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for Muslims. It’s the period in which the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was visited by the archangel Gabriel and began to receive the Qur’an—the final scripture revealed by God. Believers commemorate this revelation through prayer, charity, and building a closer relationship with God.

Mental Health & Wellness
Islam has a long scholarly tradition of acknowledging mental health struggles and guiding believers towards healing through both spiritual and clinical means. Explore how trauma, meditation, OCD, and other mental health topics are viewed from an Islamic lens.

Shariah
At its simplest, shariah is the Islamic interpretation of God’s law, but it is also a common source of misunderstanding. Read on for an in-depth explanation of sharia, its implementation, and related terms.

Spirituality
In Islam, the sole purpose of creation is to worship and devote oneself God. As God says in the Qur’an: “I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me” [Qur’an, 51:56]

Helping you understand better
As a global faith community present in the world for over 1400 years, Islam has inspired countless generations. From arts and culture to education to hospitals and government institutions, the influence and teachings of Islam show up in all facets of life.

The vibrancy of Islam is often hidden behind layers of misconceptions and misinformation. On this page, learn what Islam has to say about those misconceptions.

What are the rights of women in Islam?
Islam establishes numerous rights for women.

On a societal level, Islam affirms the rights of women to maintain their identities, property, and dignity throughout their lives. Even after marriage, a Muslim woman’s name remains her own; she is not obligated or expected to adopt her husband’s surname. If she owns property, it remains in her name and under her purview for as long as she chooses to own it. Additionally, Muslim women have the right to represent themselves in court, to testify before a judge, and to pledge their allegiance on their own behalf.

On a familial level, Islam establishes the right of a Muslim woman for her male relatives to financially provide for her. She maintains full rights over money she obtains elsewhere (e.g., from her dower or through work). Islam also exalts the status of the mother and describes great reward for those who raise daughters with kindness.

Islam explicitly establishes the equality of men and women in their humanity, the inviolability of their respective rights, their eligibility for salvation, and their existence as a sign of God’s Mercy.