Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence Concerning Muslim Women (3 Volumes) by Yusuf al-Hajj Ahmad
Dear Muslim sister, it is my sincere intention to present you with a comprehensive book that addresses those matters of your life and religion that are essential in facilitating your role as a mother, teacher and nurturer. i have collected, in this work, the views of great scholars (and imams) who have preceded us in their knowledge, laborious endeavors, and virtue.’
Volume One:
Status of Women in Islam
What is a woman?s right in the light of the Shari?ah (law) of Islam?
Does Islam honour or disgrace
Her excellent reception at birth
The Aqeeqah
His / Her naming
Her share of inheritance
Her entitlement to care and equality with male children
Honouring women as wives
Right to education
Her eligibility for Islamic obligations
The entitlement to having her will respected
Right to own property
Right to work
What are the conditions under which a woman is allowed to work?
Book of Belief
