🔸 Interesting Remarks by a Newly Converted Doctor about Women in Islam

According to Rahyafte (The Comprehensive Platform for Islamic Propagation and New Muslims), Dr. Lisa (Zaynab) Killinger, a radiologist from Davenport, Iowa, became curious about Islam after meeting people in a restaurant who refrained from eating pork. After a year of studying Islam and visiting mosques and churches, she officially embraced Islam on the first day of Ramadan in 1979. Now, she is an advocate for Islam, speaking at seminars and responding to misconceptions about the religion.

During one seminar, she discussed women’s rights in Islam, saying:

💠 “In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate
Islam is a religion of intellect and wisdom. Women who embrace Islam seek chastity, higher education, social and economic involvement, and a loving relationship with God. 1,400 years ago, people buried their daughters alive, but Islam stood against this. Even today, some countries allow only one child per family, killing female children to preserve family names. Islam came with a new message: justice and truth. Women and men are brothers and sisters in Islam, and there is no superiority in race or color. If women are oppressed, it’s due to ignorance, and they must learn their rights."

🔹 *“Allah is the God of Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them). Some people fear Muslims’ God because they associate the phrase 'Allahu Akbar' with violence they see in the media. But 'Allah' is simply the Arabic word for God, the same God worshipped in Judaism and Christianity. We believe in a merciful God who never overlooked the rights of women.”

🔸 “Islam gave women the right to vote long before America did. Until the 19th century, women here had no right to vote, and were often deprived of inheritance. Islam not only grants women these rights but also makes the pursuit of knowledge obligatory for both men and women. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘Seeking knowledge is an obligation for every Muslim man and woman.’”

💠 “Islam began with the command 'Read': 'Read in the name of your Lord who created.' One of the first female doctors in Islam, Al-Shifa, was a healer during the Prophet’s time. She was allowed to treat the wounded in battle. Women must seek higher education to contribute to society. Modesty is also a common value across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Orthodox Jewish women also wear headscarves. Muslim women aren’t different in this regard.”

🔹 “Both men and women must be modest, in both dress and behavior. Modesty is an internal commitment as much as an external one. Muslim men, too, must dress modestly. The Qur'an guides us to chastity, and this must come from the heart."

💠 “Islam does not prohibit women from trade, just as Khadijah (peace be upon her), the wife of the Prophet, was a businesswoman. Women are free to participate in society and share their opinions.”

🔸 “Islam has prohibited alcohol, which causes 75% of crimes in America. Islam also bans gambling, which impoverishes people. Alcohol and gambling destroy families, which is why they are forbidden in Islam. As for polygamy, Islam permits it only under strict conditions and for the sake of justice.”

🔹 “We must raise awareness about women’s rights in Islam and share this knowledge with non-Muslims. Why do more women than men convert to Islam in America? Because Islam defends women’s rights. After 9/11, I faced challenges, but I used the opportunity to engage in dialogue with non-Muslims. We should always follow the Prophet’s advice and offer a smile to others. Wise and rational conversations are the best way to introduce Islam.”

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