Keeping Masculinity from Trending Toxic: Reframing the Gender Question
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Keeping Masculinity from Trending Toxic: Reframing the Gender Question

By Editorial Staff In our extremely polarized time, where do Muslims fall in on conservative or progressive values, especially when it comes to gender roles and masculinity in particular? Dr. Brown discusses where Islam fits in with modern issues around gender. Watch the lecture:   Source: Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research Read also in the…

Courage and Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women
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Courage and Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women

By Tamara Gray The term ‘feminine’ conjures up images of flowers and pink fluffy fabrics, soft smiles, and sweetly spoken words. Years ago, girls in Minnesota who preferred soccer to sewing were called ‘tomboys’ because their hobbies were not feminine or ‘girly.’ Today, children are questioning their very biological sex because they do or do…