Women and the Forgotten Mission
Peace be upon you
A 2011 study from Swansea University,
described as the largest study on
the conversion of Britons to Islam
and reported on by newspapers
including The Independent, titled
"Women and Islam:
The rise and rise of the convert"
—i.e. women who recently embraced Islam—
the study stated that
the number of Britons
who embraced Islam in the
past decade was 100,000;
a significant increase from
the preceding decade (1991-2001)
during which 60,000 Britons
embraced Islam
Interestingly, three-quarters
of these new Muslims were women
A 2017 research paper
covering many European countries
showed large numbers embracing
Islam in Germany, France and many
other European countries.
It also
showed a high number
of female vs. male reverts
(returning to innate
Islamic faith). Why?
Did you watch our episode on the
"Liberation of the Western Woman"?
Do you recall the desert that
the Western woman wanders in?
If her innate nature is sound
what do you expect her to do
once she views —in her desperate plight—
the oasis of Islam?
once she discovers the justice in Islam
and how it regulates her relationship
with her Creator,
herself and her society?
A justice guided by a Preserved Revelation
not the whims of politicians
and manipulative capitalists
That is why Britain, Germany and France
are the countries
with the most female reverts
They are the countries where
women are suffering the most
as discussed in the episode:
"Liberation of the Western Woman"
Eng. Fadel Soliman interviewed
several women reverts and
published a documentary oddly titled,
"Islam in Women"
not the usual
"Women in Islam"
Why "Islam in Women"
and not "Women in Islam"?
Because of a recurring phenomenon
among the interviewed women
When asked,
"When did you embrace Islam?"
they answered,
"Don't ask me when I embraced Islam
but ask,
'when did I discover Islam within me?'"
"Discover Islam within me"
is a great expression that confirms
that Islam is in our innate nature
This eagerness to embrace Islam continues
despite the situation of Muslims nowadays
and despite media campaigns and movies
which target Islam on a daily basis
Women continue to revert to Islam
fully aware that
Islam is globally oppressed
and fully expecting
rejection once they don
the hijab (women's Islamic attire)
Yes, people still find their way to Islam
even though the majority of Muslims are
oblivious of their duty to call to Islam;
some even celebrating
the religious rituals of others
instead of inviting them
to the true religion!
Notice the significant increase
of reverts after 2001
—the decade which followed 9/11—
when the reverse of what
was expected to occur, occurred!
The mere awareness of these
women of the existence of Islam,
their growing curiosity to know it and
the boom in educating
and inviting people to Islam;
all culminated in this amazing
and unexpected result!
What is it that attracted
these Western women to Islam and led them
to embrace it despite all the challenges?
This question was asked in
the documentary "Islam in Women"
You might be surprised to learn that
what attracted many Western women
to Islam was, in fact,
the very same legislation
which led some Muslim women
to doubt or even abandon Islam;
the same divine legislation that
Muslim women felt uneasy about,
because of conflicting standards
or the misapplication of
this legislation in real life
As for the Western woman
who had gone through the experience,
tasted the bitterness, suffered
the continuous exploitation and deceit,
traveled to the end of that road,
knew the consequences and ramifications,
recognized the manipulative tactics
to steer her in the Devil's direction,
and experienced this loss
and confusion for so long;
if her innate nature is sound,
she will realize
the wisdom, truth and justice
in Islamic legislation;
which many Muslim women are oblivious of
However, according to a study
published by The Independent
the majority of Muslim reverts complain
about their state of confusion and
the lack of educational support
which forces them to rely on themselves
in learning about Islam;
and causes disorientation and
for some, a sense of isolation
While they felt welcomed and embraced by
the Muslim community when they reverted
to Islam, the care later disappeared
as Muslims got busy with other concerns
Whereas other major religions
have well-planned programs
to guide new reverts
As if the Western woman revert
is saying to the Muslim-born woman:
- "Why aren't you doing anything
to help women like me
- and save others from going astray?
- Why aren't you a role model for
successful family relationships;
- cooperating with your husband
in piety and charity
- and in raising your children well;
- fulfilling the duty ordained by Allah?
'You were the best nation
- produced (as an example) for mankind.'
(Quran Translated Meaning 3:110)
- Where are you?
- I read the translated meanings of the
Quran and a 14-century-old biography
- of the prophet and embraced Islam
- because it is
an inherently appealing religion;
- Where are you from embodying
what I read in the Quran and Sunnah;
- from being a live contemporary example
for your deprived sisters?
- You were derelict in calling me to Islam
- yet I was guided by Allah's Grace
- Where are you now
to offer knowledge and moral support?
- and welcome me to the Muslim community?
- Don't you care about your faith?
- Don't you realize
what a great religion it could be
- if only it had the right men and women?
- Where are you, Muslim woman?!"
You can imagine the shock of
this Western Muslim woman as she asks,
- "Where are you;
O woman born into Islam?"
then finds out that this
Muslim woman has
set off on the same path that she,
the Muslim Western woman, had fled from!
Instead of learning from
the Western women's experience;
the Muslim woman insists on
going through it herself
Imagine the shock of the recent revert
upon meeting some Muslim women
who doubt the justice
and fairness of Islam;
she saw some misapplication
of Allah's commands,
resented the commands, and declined
to participate in calling others to Islam
Instead, she needed to be
called back herself!
Imagine the revert's shock
when she sees
the lost confused "Muslim" woman
seeking "self-realization"!
Or the one fully preoccupied
with her personal problems;
complaining about the man's mistreatment
while he is complaining about hers
She completely forgot that
she was a member of the best nation
produced forth
[as an example] for mankind!
Some of them even leave Islam altogether!
''...And if you turn away, He will
replace you with another
people; then they will not be the likes
of you.'' (Quran Translated Meaning 47:38)
No one can deny that
there are Muslim women who
fulfill their duty and cooperate in
righteousness and piety;
inviting others to Islam
in their families, school,
university, work, and communities
Believing Muslim women:
noble of feeling, highly motivated
and broad-minded with a holistic view;
not a selfish or individualistic outlook
They realize that injustice was
not only inflicted upon women
but also upon men and children
In this time of weak adherence to Islam
injustice has become the norm
Her goal is not only to save herself
but also to reform her family,
society, nation, and even humanity
Such believing, balanced, and
highly motivated women do exist
but they are few
Every woman is free to choose
the group she wants to belong to
"O mankind, you are
those in need of Allah,
while Allah is the Free of need,
the Praiseworthy.
If He wills, He can do away with you
and bring forth a new creation.
And that is for Allah not difficult."
(Quran Translated Meaning 35:15-17)
Therefore, we will continue in
this series for you: the Muslim woman
A short series of intensive episodes
which cannot do justice to this topic
but we ask Allah to make it
a guiding beacon
so that, after completing this series,
we can continue to a very important
stop in "The Journey of Certainty" series
This series that we started is for you:
The believing woman!
Its goal is to place you
in the best position
to bear your grave responsibility towards
the religion of Allah Almighty
Your duty to guide humanity
is not voluntary, but obligatory
Neglecting this duty may lead to
the expected Divine punishment of
preoccupation with worries and problems
and with exchanged injustices with others
The Muslim woman in non-Muslim societies
who neglects her role in calling to Islam
and in supporting the man
to fulfill his role might
become afflicted with religious oppression
and deprivation of her religious rights
This series, Allah willing,
will help you
formulate a clear view of yourself,
your religion,
and your relationship with Allah
and with others
This series will help you
explore what has infiltrated our mindsets;
—men and women alike—
and caused a conflict among Muslims;
even within the Muslim family itself
and exposed us to the influences of evil;
instead of becoming beacons of
guidance for ourselves and others!
We pray that Allah Almighty
makes this series beneficial;
a blessing and certainty for people
"The believing men and believing
women are allies of one another.
They enjoin what is right and
forbid what is wrong
and establish prayer and give Zakah
and obey Allah and His Messenger.
Those; Allah will have mercy upon them.
Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise."
(Quran Translated Meaning 9:71)
Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you