My Home, My Path (Study & Discussion)

The stereotype of the Muslim woman is that of an oppressed, ignorant, repressed individual, confined to her house, shackled by her religion. This is blatantly untrue- but what, then, is the role of the Muslim woman in her family and society as a whole?

The answer is found in “My Home, My Path”, a compilation of writings and rulings chosen to highlight and explain the extremely important role and exalted position of the Muslim woman. There are treatises by such scholars as Sheikh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Utheimeen, Sheikh Saalih Fauzaan, Sheikh Abdul Aziz ibn Baaz, and Sheikh Muhammad al-Imaam, discussing the role of the woman in her family, household, and the larger society, as well as her position in Islaam as a leader, role model, teacher and caller, among other things. There are rulings regarding marriage, children, beliefs, and more, all carefully chosen to be pertinent to the Muslim woman living in the West or coming from a Western background. An entire section is devoted to the obligations of the women to her Lord, her husband, her children, and more, listed and explained with the proofs. The appendixes include valuable information on the importance and benefits of seeking knowledge, a list of some of the female students in the center of Sheikh Muqbil ibn Haadee al-Waadi’ee, practical advice on balancing seeking knowledge with other obligations, rulings regarding free mixing between the sexes, and a concise, useful listing of foundations for a successful marriage.

Membership in this learning circle is limited to sisters only. Members will be able to interact with each other as well as with Umm Mujaahid, the circle facilitator. This circle focuses on teaching and understanding the essential role and obligations of women in Islaam for Muslim sisters. This circle is meant as a resource, support and companion learning circle to "My Home, My Path", published by Taalib al-Ilm Educational Resources- however, one does NOT have to own the book to benefit from the learning circle, insh'Allaah.