VOICE OF GLOBAL UMMAH
SPECIAL EDITION
March 8, 2011 - WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL DAY
Editors: Mohamed & Rashida Ziauddin
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent and the Most Merciful
EDITORIAL:
The fact that this is not a weekly edition and instead is a SPECIAL EDITION speaks for itself. The word "SPECIAL" attached to this E-Zine is dedicated for INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY and is meant with sincerity to capture its importance.
In as much as it may be a surprise to the west, Muslims should in reality be in the forefront to fight against various forms of injustice and oppression against women including the latest tactic of oppression by a male by water boarding his female girlfriend in Nebraska whom he suspected of cheating on him.
We are yet to know of a single group, culture or nation in the world where there is NO injustice against women. We appeal to one and all to work together.
While there are millions of honest, hard working, God fearing Muslim men trying to follow Prophet Mohamed's (SAW) advice ( "The best of you are those who are best to their wives.” (Tirmidhi, Sahih) 49), there are unfortunately, many others who continue to oppress and do tremendous injustice to not only their spouses but to their families as well. Needless to say there is tremendous scope for improvement by such Muslim men.
We strongly condemn all abuses by our Muslim brothers towards our Muslim sisters. We believe such injustice are essentially anti-islamic acts and we request greater participation of Islamic leaders, Social activists, Muslim feminists and Psychotherapists et.c to help develop violence prevention programs and implement them through various State and private agencies. For Muslims in the West, we encourage Islamic Centers to have Social Service Committee as one of the Committee to address needs of couples and families in conflict and other social service needs.
In this special day of March 8, 2011 we would also like to highlight hadith and related texts about women. '
We are yet to know of a single group, culture or nation in the world where there is NO injustice against women. We appeal to one and all to work together.
While there are millions of honest, hard working, God fearing Muslim men trying to follow Prophet Mohamed's (SAW) advice ( "The best of you are those who are best to their wives.” (Tirmidhi, Sahih) 49), there are unfortunately, many others who continue to oppress and do tremendous injustice to not only their spouses but to their families as well. Needless to say there is tremendous scope for improvement by such Muslim men.
We strongly condemn all abuses by our Muslim brothers towards our Muslim sisters. We believe such injustice are essentially anti-islamic acts and we request greater participation of Islamic leaders, Social activists, Muslim feminists and Psychotherapists et.c to help develop violence prevention programs and implement them through various State and private agencies. For Muslims in the West, we encourage Islamic Centers to have Social Service Committee as one of the Committee to address needs of couples and families in conflict and other social service needs.
In this special day of March 8, 2011 we would also like to highlight hadith and related texts about women. '
Below condensed version from www.muxlim.com
Sayyadah Ayesha Radi Allahu ta'ala anha, says, 'A girl came and stated that her father had given her in marriage to his nephew and she disliked him. I told her to wait till the Most Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam arrived. When the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam came, I told him the full story of the girl. He at once sent for the father of the girl and enquired whether the facts stated were true, after which he told the girl that she was at liberty to choose or repudiate her husband. The girl replied that she chose to retain her marriage, and she wanted only to know whether women had the rights in the matter.'
(Nasai).
Sayyadah Ayesha Radi Allahu ta'ala anha, the wife of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam, reports: The Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam of God said: 'The best of you is he who is best to his wife.'
(Tirmidhi).
A report from Hadrat Abu Huraira Radi Allahu anhu says: 'No believer should be angry towards his wife. If some of her qualities are displeasing, there will be many other qualities worth appreciation.'
(Nail al-Autar).
Reported from Hadrat Anas b. Malik Radi Allahu anhu, the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam said: "Girls are models of affection and sympathy and a blessing to the family. If a person has one daughter, God will screen him from the fire of hell owing to his daughter; if he has two daughters, God will admit him to paradise; if he has three, God will exempt him from the obligation of charity and Jihad."
(Kanz al-Ummal: 277).
Hadrat Abu Huraira Radi Allahu anhu says, "The Most Beloved Prophet of God Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam said that if a person has three daughters whom he provides for and brings up, God will surely reward him with paradise." (Kanz al-Ummal).
According to Hadrat Abdullah ibn Mas'ud Radi Allahu anhu, the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam is reported to have said; "If a daughter is born to a person and he brings her up, gives her a good education and trains her in the arts of life, I shall myself stand between him and hell-fire. (Kanz al-Ummal).
Hadrat Ibn Abbas Radi Allahu anhu reported that a virgin grown-up girl came to the Prophet of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam and narrated that her father had given her in marriage to a person whom she disliked. The Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam gave her option. (Abu Dawud).
Khansa' b. Khidham Radi Allahu anha reported that her father gave her in marriage, after she had became a widow. She disliked it and came to the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam. He annulled the marriage. (Bukhari).
Man is the ruler in his home. He will be held responsible for the conduct of his dependents, and woman is the ruler in her husband's home. She will also be held responsible for the conduct of her dependents.
(Bukhari Shareef).
A report from Hadrat Bahz b. Hakim Radi Allahu anhu states: I inquired the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam about his teaching in respect of women. He replied: "Feed them as you feed yourselves, clothe them as you clothe yourselves, and do NOT beat or scold them." (Kanz al-Ummal).
Sayyadah Ayesha Radi Allahu ta'ala anha praised the women of Ansar for their spirit of enquiry and learning, saying, 'How praise worthy are the women of Ansar that their modesty does not prevent them from attempts at learning and the acquisition of knowledge.'
(Sahih Muslim Kitab al Tahrat).
Hadrat Sayyadina Umar Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu, the Second Caliph, says, 'When a person marries a woman, and the woman stipulates that she should not be taken out of the town or city, of her residence, it is necessary for the husband to abide by the stipulation.'
(Tirmidhi p.385).
Below Selected Hadith From www.muttaqun.com
(a) Hadith - Al-Tirmidhi #605, Narrated Aisha
The Prophet said, "The marriage which produces most blessing is that which involves least burden."
The Prophet said,
"Paradise lies at the feet of your mothers."
(b) Hadith - Bukhari 8.2, Narrated Abu Huraira
A man came to Allah's Apostle and said, "O Allah's Apostle! Who is more entitled to be treated with the best companionship by me?" The Prophet said, "Your mother." The man said. "Who is next?" The Prophet said, "Your mother." The man further said, "Who is next?" The Prophet said, "Your mother." The man asked for the fourth time, "Who is next?" The Prophet said, "Your father."
(c) Hadith - Bukhari 1:675, Narrated 'Abdulla bin 'Abi Qatada
"My father said, "The Prophet said, 'When I stand for prayer, I intend to prolong it but on hearing the cries of a child, I cut it short, as I dislike to trouble the child's mother.' "
(d) Hadith - Bukhari 1:3:591, Narrated Al-Mughira bin Shu'ba
The Prophet said, "Allah has forbidden for you, (1) to be undutiful to your mothers*, (2) to bury your daughters alive, (3) to not to pay the rights of the others (e.g. charity, etc.)
The Muslim Woman: Her Status in Islam
by the Noble Sheikh Abdul-Azeez bin Baaz (rahimahullah)
(www.muxlim.com)
(www.muxlim.com)
The status of the Muslim woman in Islam is very noble and lofty one, and her effect is very great in the life of every Muslim. Indeed, the Muslim woman is the initial teacher in the building of a righteous society, providing she follows the guidance from the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet .
Since adherence to the Quran and the Sunnah distances every Muslim - male or female - from being misguided in any matter. The misguidance that the various nations suffer from, and their being deviant, does not come about except by being far away from the path of Allah - the Most High, the Most Perfect - and from what His Prophets and Messengers, may Allah's peace be upon them all, came with.
The Prophet said: "I am leaving behind me two matters, you will not go astray as long as you cling to them both, the Book of Allah and my Sunnah." The great importance of Muslim woman's role - whether as wife, sister or daughter, and the rights that are due to her and the obligations due from her - have been explained in the purified Sunnah.
The secret of her importance lies in the tremendous burden and responsibility that is placed on her, and the difficulties that she has to shoulder - responsibilities and difficulties some, which not even a man bears. This is why from the most important obligation upon a person is to show gratitude to the mother, and kindness and good companionship with her. And in this matter, she is to be given precedence over and above the father.
Allah - the most High - says: "And We have enjoined upon man to be dutiful and good to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness upon weakness and hardship upon hardship, and his weaning is in two years. Show gratitude and thanks to Me and to your parents. Unto Me is the final destination." [Soorah Luqmaan 31:14]
Allah - the Most High - said: "And We have enjoined upon man to be dutiful and kind to his parents. His mother bears him with hardship, and she brings him forth with hardship. And the bearing and the weaning of him is thirty months." [Soorah al-Ahqaaf 41:15]
As regards to the wife, then her status and her effect in making the soul tranquil and serene, has been clearly shown in the noble ayah (verse), in His - the Most High's saying: "And from amongst His Signs is this: That He created from you wives from amongst yourselves, so that you may find serenity and tranquility in them. And He has put between you love and compassion. Indeed, in this are signs for those who reflect." [Soorah Ar-Rum 30:21]
Al-Haafidh Ibn Katheer (d.774H) - rahimahullaah - said, whilst explaining the term mawaddah means love and affection, and ar-rahmah means compassion and piety - "since a man takes the hand of a women either due to love for her, or because of compassion and piety for her, by giving to her a child from himself…"
And the unique stance that the prophet 's wife Khadeejah took, had a huge effect in calming and reassuring Allah's Messenger , when the angel Jibreel - alayhis-salam - first came to him in the cave of Hiraa. So the Prophet returned to his wife Khadeejah with the first Revelation and with this his heart trembling and beating severely, and so he said to her: "Cover me! Cover me!" So they covered him until his fear was over, after which he told Khadeejah - everything that had happened, and said: 'I fear that something may happen to me." So she said to him: "Never! By Allah! Allah will never disgrace you. You keep good ties with relations, you help the poor and the destitute, you serve your guests generously and assist those who have been afflicted with calamities."
And do not forget about Aaishah and her great effect. Since even the great Sahaabah (Companions) use to take knowledge of Hadiths from her, and many of the Sahaabiyaat (female companions) learn the various rulings pertaining to women's issues from her… And I have no doubt that my mother - may Allah shower His mercy upon her - had a tremendous effect upon me, and has a great excellence over me, in encouraging me to study; and she assists me in it.
May Allah greatly increase her reward and reward her with the best of rewards for what she did for me. And there is no doubt also, the house in which there is kindness, gentleness, love and care, along with the correct Islamic tarbiyah (Education and cultivation) will greatly affect the man. So he will become - if Allah wills - successful in his affairs and in any matter - whether it be seeking knowledge, trading, earning a living, or other than this.
So it is Allah Alone that I ask to grant success and to guide us all to that which he loves and is pleased with. And may the prayers of peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad , and upon his Family, his companions and his followers.
Since adherence to the Quran and the Sunnah distances every Muslim - male or female - from being misguided in any matter. The misguidance that the various nations suffer from, and their being deviant, does not come about except by being far away from the path of Allah - the Most High, the Most Perfect - and from what His Prophets and Messengers, may Allah's peace be upon them all, came with.
The Prophet said: "I am leaving behind me two matters, you will not go astray as long as you cling to them both, the Book of Allah and my Sunnah." The great importance of Muslim woman's role - whether as wife, sister or daughter, and the rights that are due to her and the obligations due from her - have been explained in the purified Sunnah.
The secret of her importance lies in the tremendous burden and responsibility that is placed on her, and the difficulties that she has to shoulder - responsibilities and difficulties some, which not even a man bears. This is why from the most important obligation upon a person is to show gratitude to the mother, and kindness and good companionship with her. And in this matter, she is to be given precedence over and above the father.
Allah - the most High - says: "And We have enjoined upon man to be dutiful and good to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness upon weakness and hardship upon hardship, and his weaning is in two years. Show gratitude and thanks to Me and to your parents. Unto Me is the final destination." [Soorah Luqmaan 31:14]
Allah - the Most High - said: "And We have enjoined upon man to be dutiful and kind to his parents. His mother bears him with hardship, and she brings him forth with hardship. And the bearing and the weaning of him is thirty months." [Soorah al-Ahqaaf 41:15]
As regards to the wife, then her status and her effect in making the soul tranquil and serene, has been clearly shown in the noble ayah (verse), in His - the Most High's saying: "And from amongst His Signs is this: That He created from you wives from amongst yourselves, so that you may find serenity and tranquility in them. And He has put between you love and compassion. Indeed, in this are signs for those who reflect." [Soorah Ar-Rum 30:21]
Al-Haafidh Ibn Katheer (d.774H) - rahimahullaah - said, whilst explaining the term mawaddah means love and affection, and ar-rahmah means compassion and piety - "since a man takes the hand of a women either due to love for her, or because of compassion and piety for her, by giving to her a child from himself…"
And the unique stance that the prophet 's wife Khadeejah took, had a huge effect in calming and reassuring Allah's Messenger , when the angel Jibreel - alayhis-salam - first came to him in the cave of Hiraa. So the Prophet returned to his wife Khadeejah with the first Revelation and with this his heart trembling and beating severely, and so he said to her: "Cover me! Cover me!" So they covered him until his fear was over, after which he told Khadeejah - everything that had happened, and said: 'I fear that something may happen to me." So she said to him: "Never! By Allah! Allah will never disgrace you. You keep good ties with relations, you help the poor and the destitute, you serve your guests generously and assist those who have been afflicted with calamities."
And do not forget about Aaishah and her great effect. Since even the great Sahaabah (Companions) use to take knowledge of Hadiths from her, and many of the Sahaabiyaat (female companions) learn the various rulings pertaining to women's issues from her… And I have no doubt that my mother - may Allah shower His mercy upon her - had a tremendous effect upon me, and has a great excellence over me, in encouraging me to study; and she assists me in it.
May Allah greatly increase her reward and reward her with the best of rewards for what she did for me. And there is no doubt also, the house in which there is kindness, gentleness, love and care, along with the correct Islamic tarbiyah (Education and cultivation) will greatly affect the man. So he will become - if Allah wills - successful in his affairs and in any matter - whether it be seeking knowledge, trading, earning a living, or other than this.
So it is Allah Alone that I ask to grant success and to guide us all to that which he loves and is pleased with. And may the prayers of peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad , and upon his Family, his companions and his followers.
A PICTURE SPEAKS A THOUSAND WORDS
First Lady Michelle Obama, left, looks on as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton , right, honors award recipient Eva Abu Halaweh, center, of Jordan,at the 2011 International Women of Courage Awards ceremony at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Israelis march to mark International Women's Day in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The head of the new U.N. women's agency said Tuesday there has been 'remarkable progress' since International Women's Day was first celebrated a century ago but gender equality remains a distant goal because women still suffer widespread discrimination and lack political and economic clout. The signs in Hebrew read 'Enough to crimes against women' center 'Jewish and Arab womenwe live together in respect' right, and 'No entry to racism', left. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
A women holds a poster of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a march marking International Women's Day in the Israeli town of Lod, near TelAviv, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
Israeli and Palestinian women participate in a march marking International Women's Day in the Israeli town of Lod, near Tel Aviv, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Sign in Hebrew reads 'House demolitions harm women'. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
Demonstrators hold candles and pictures of arrested Palestinian women during a silent protest in front of the Israeli embassy in Warsaw March 8, 2011. A silent protest was organized during International Women day to remember 37 political Palestinian female prisoners kept in Israeli jails, organizers said. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Demonstrators hold candles and pictures of arrested Palestinian women during a silent protest in front of the Israeli embassy in Warsaw March 8, 2011.A silent protest was organized during International Women day to remember 37 political Palestinian female prisoners kept in Israeli jails, organizers said. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Demonstrators hold candles and pictures of arrested Palestinian women during a silent protest in front of the Israeli embassy in Warsaw March 8, 2011.A silent protest was organized during International Women day to remember 37 political Palestinian female prisoners kept in Israeli jails, organizers said. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Demonstrators hold candles and pictures of arrested Palestinian women during a silent protest in front of the Israeli embassy in Warsaw March 8, 2011.A silent protest was organized during International Women day to remember 37 political Palestinian female prisoners kept in Israeli jails, organizers said. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) honor award winner Ghulam Sughra of Pakistan during the International Womenof Courage Awards Ceremony at the State Department in Washington March 8, 2011. Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Turkish women shout slogans as they dance during a protest on the International Women's Day in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The words on the wedding gown read: 'May the wedding gown not become our shroud!' (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
Turkish women march in bleak conditions as snow is driven by a fresh wind during a gathering on the International Women's Day in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday,March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
Turkish women shout slogans as they march during a protest on the International Women's Day in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The banner reads'I am unscrupulous, I am here!' (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
With the background of part of Israel's separation barrier, Palestinan women march to commemorate International Women's Day in the refugee camp of Kalandianear the West Bank city of Ramallah, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The head of the new U.N. women's agency said Tuesday there has been 'remarkable progress' since International Women's Day was first celebrated a century ago but gender equality remains a distant goal because women still suffer widespread discrimination and lack political and economic clout. Banner reads: 'End the division and end the occupation'. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Rawiya Ali, right, a volunteer who teaches illiterate women, gives a class at a community service center marking International Women's Day, in Al Baqa'aPalestinian refugee camp, north of Amman, Jordan, Tuesday, March, 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Nader Daoud)
Rawiya Ali, center, a volunteer who teaches illiterate women, gives a class at a community service center marking International Women's Day, in Al Baqa'a Palestinian refugee camp, north of Amman, Jordan, Tuesday, March, 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Nader Daoud)
Palestinian woman mark International women's day and call for national reconciliation between the rival Palestinian leading factions Hamas in Gaza andFatah in the West Bank in, as they participate in a rally in Gaza City, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The head of the new U.N. women's agency said Tuesday there has been 'remarkable progress' since International Women's Day was first celebrated a century ago but gender equality remains a distant goal because women still suffer widespread discrimination and lack political and economic clout. (AP Photo / Hatem Moussa)
Palestinians participate in a rally, marking the International women's day, in the West Bank city of Jenin, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The head of the newU.N. women's agency said Tuesday there has been 'remarkable progress' since International Women's Day was first celebrated a century ago but gender equality remains a distant goal because women still suffer widespread discrimination and lack political and economic clout. (AP Photo/Mohammed Ballas)
Palestinian women mark International women's day in the West Bank village of Burin, near Nablus, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Banner in Arabic reads 'The generalunion of Palestinian women marks the International women's day. No to occupation. Yes for the right of return (of refugees) and self determination. Yes to end division'. (AP Photo/Nasser Ishtayeh)
Pakistani Asia Rani, 27, washes her laundry in a pool of water in a brick factory on International Women's Day, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, March8, 2011. Pakistan is observing the international day for women with other nations. (AP Photo/Nathalie Bardou)
Pakistani women sing songs during a rally to mark International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan is observing theInternational Day for women with other nations. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Pakistani women take part in a rally to mark the International Women Day on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan is observing the InternationalDay for women with other nations. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
In this photograph taken by AP Images for Women For Women, Women For Women founder and CEO Zainab Salbi, far left, and actress Azita Ghanizada, far right, lead a peace march across the Brooklyn Bridge, organized by Women For Women in collaboration with Google, in honor of the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in New York. (Jason DeCrow/AP Images for Women For Women)
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) sits beside award winner Eva Abu Halaweh of Jordan during the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at theState Department in Washington March 8, 2011. Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) applaud award winner Maria Bashir during the International Women of CourageAwards Ceremony at the State Department in Washington March 8, 2011. Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Lebanese women from Hariri's Future Movement wave national flag at the seafront road where former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was assassinated in a suicidebombing in 2005, as they celebrate International Women's Day, in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, March 6, 2011. Thousands of women supporters of Rafik Hariri formed a human chain from his grave in downtown Beirut to the place where he was killed in a massive truck bombing in 2005. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
A Kenyan woman escorts a child on International Women's Day in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The theme of this year's celebration is 'Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women. (AP Photo/Sayyid Azim)
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) puts her arm around award winner Eva Abu Halaweh during the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at the StateDepartment in Washington March 8, 2011. Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama sits beside award winner Eva Abu Halaweh during the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony at the State Departmentin Washington March 8, 2011. Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
First Lady Michelle Obama, right, hugs award recipient Eva Abu Halaweh, of Jordan, at the 2011 International Women of Courage Awards ceremony at the StateDepartment in Washington, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Iraqi women applaud during a celebration of International Women's Day in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
Iraqi women dance during a celebration of International Women's Day in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban
This is photograph is provided by Women for Women International's 'Join me on the Bridge' campaign 2011. A member of Women for WomenInternational dances in a bus on her way to attend a celebration for their 'Join me on the Bridge' campaign for International Women's Day in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Ceerwan Aziz)
Iraqi women dance during a celebration of International Women's Day in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban
Women chant slogans to demand women's rights as the world celebrates International Women's Day in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The banners inArabic read, 'We demand the rights of widows and divorcees' and 'No for hiring children who are beneath the working law age.' (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)
Women gather to demand women's rights as the world celebrates International Women's Day in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The banners in Arabicread, 'We demand women's rights' and 'We demand the rights of widows and divorcees.' (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)
A Bahraini woman carries a flower Tuesday, March 8, 2011, during an anti-government march in Manama, Bahrain. A couple of thousand women participated inthe all women march, to mark International Women's Day. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)
Bahraini women shout anti-government slogans at the Pearl roundabout in Manama, Bahrain, on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, where anti-government protesters haveset up a protest camp. The women were among a couple thousand who participated in a ladies-only march against the government on Tuesday to mark International Women's Day.
AFGHANISTAN
Afghan women march to mark the International Women's Day 8th of March, as they have put the labels around their nick which say' we want justice, in Kabul,Afghanistan on Monday, March. 7, 2011. Hundreds of Afghan women marched and asked for justice in Kabul. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)
Afghan women, some of them holding a painting depicting a female victim of violence, march ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, in Kabul, Afghanistan,Monday, March 7, 2011. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)
An Afghan police woman, right, stands as women take lunch after attending in a gathering to mark the International Women's Day in Ghazni west of Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, March. 8, 2011. The International Women's Day is celebrated in around the world. (AP Photo/Rahmatullah Naikzad)
An Afghan handicrafts seller, right bottom, waits for customers at an exhibition where Afghani handicrafts are displayed for sale during the International Women's Day in Herat, west of Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, MarUganda Muslim group
AUSTRALIA
Manal Omar, director of Iraq Programs under the Center for Post-conflict Peace and Stability Operations, celebrates the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day by walking on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia Tuesday, March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/ Jeremy Piper)
THE RESURGENCE OF MUSLIM WOMEN
FRENCH MUSLIMA
SISTER NICOLE QUEEN
THE END
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