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One of the most hotly debated issues in regards to [[Islam]] is its views and [[Islamic Law|laws]] concerning women. This page contains easy-to-read summaries of articles discussing Islam in relation to women.
One of the most hotly debated issues in regards to [[Islam]] is its views and [[Islamic Law|laws]] concerning women. This page contains easy-to-read summaries of articles discussing Islam in relation to women.
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==Primary Articles Exploring Islam's Relationship with Women==
==Primary Articles==


===A General Look at Women in Islam===
===A General Look at Women in Islam===
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The Islamic definition of adultery differs from the modern/secular definition as well as the Biblical definition.  The meaning also differs in relation to gender. Adultery is a serious offense in Islam warranting death to offenders.  However, according to the most widely accepted definitions of the term, Islam in fact allows adultery. Both the Bible and modern, secular definitions of adultery condemn actions that are condoned in the Qur'an, Hadith, and Tafsir. Not only may a Muslim man have sex with a married woman, but he may also sell her as a slave to another man.
The Islamic definition of adultery differs from the modern/secular definition as well as the Biblical definition.  The meaning also differs in relation to gender. Adultery is a serious offense in Islam warranting death to offenders.  However, according to the most widely accepted definitions of the term, Islam in fact allows adultery. Both the Bible and modern, secular definitions of adultery condemn actions that are condoned in the Qur'an, Hadith, and Tafsir. Not only may a Muslim man have sex with a married woman, but he may also sell her as a slave to another man.


==Other Important Articles==
==Miscellaneous==


===Sex Segregation in Islam===
===Sex Segregation in Islam===
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