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Does Islam Oppress Women? 5 Myths Animation Series
Are women equal to men in Islam? Can Muslim women divorce? Are Muslim men allowed to beat their wives? Does Islam oppress women? <p class="p1">The rights of women in Islam is a common topic in anti-Islamic conversations. These discussions often lack nuance and understanding, caused by <a href="https://yaqeeninstitute.org/infographics/5-myths-about-women-in-islam-infographic">misconceptions about Muslim women</a> and the misrepresentation of women by <a href="https://yaqeeninstitute.org/what-islam-says-about/shariah">Sharia</a>, or the Islamic law. The result is an incorrect assumption that Islam is misogynistic and that Muslim women have no rights.</p> <p class="p1">This video animation series seeks to clarify 5 common myths about the rights of women in Islam as it relates to Islamic Law, focusing on domestic abuse, divorce, legal testimony, inheritance law, and polygamy. Taken from the paper, <a href="https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/women-in-islamic-law-examining-five-prevalent-myths">Women in Islamic Law: Examining Five Prevalent Myths</a> we hope that it provides clarity in these five areas and remedies any outstanding misconceptions about Muslim women's rights and their status in Islam.</p>
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Amidst his deepest hardships, Allah brought the Prophet ﷺ close to Himself in the Mi’raj, and gave him and his ummah a special gift. Learn the full story of Isra and Mi’raj (Night Journey and Ascension), during which the Prophet ﷺ journeyed miraculously to Masjid al-Aqsa and then through the...
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How has Islamic civilization maintained the rich literary heritage of Ḥadīth developed by early Muslim scholars? What guarantee is there that the collections of ḥadīths in our possession have reached us accurately and that they were compiled by their purported authors? Far from being exhaustive,...Featured Presenters
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Exploring the significance and spiritual benefits of the voluntary night prayer, this topic offers practical tips for establishing this profound act of worship. It emphasizes the unique closeness to God that can be found in the stillness of the night.
Exploring the significance and spiritual benefits of the voluntary night prayer, this topic offers practical tips for establishing this profound act of worship. It emphasizes the unique closeness to God that can be found in the stillness of the night.
This category provides resources and insights related to the history, culture, and ongoing struggles of Palestine. It highlights the religious significance of the land and offers perspectives on current events affecting its people.
This category provides resources and insights related to the history, culture, and ongoing struggles of Palestine. It highlights the religious significance of the land and offers perspectives on current events affecting its people.
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What is Yaqeen Institute's Watch library?
Yaqeen Institute's Watch library is a free collection of more than 2,000 videos — lectures, animations, khutbahs, podcasts, and multi-episode series — produced by Yaqeen scholars and presenters. Content spans Qur'an and tafsir, hadith, theology, history, contemporary issues, and spiritual development. All videos are available on yaqeeninstitute.org/watch and on Yaqeen's YouTube channel.
Are Yaqeen videos free to watch?
Yes. Every video in the Yaqeen Watch library is free to watch, free to share, and free to use for teaching, da‘wah, and personal study. Yaqeen Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit funded by donations, which keeps all content accessible without paywalls or subscriptions.
Who are the scholars and presenters featured on Yaqeen videos?
Yaqeen videos feature a roster of resident scholars, visiting researchers, and partner imams. Each video lists its presenter directly on the page, and full presenter profiles — including academic credentials and publication lists — are available at yaqeeninstitute.org/team.
What topics do Yaqeen videos cover?
Yaqeen videos cover Qur'an and tafsir, hadith and sunnah, Islamic theology (aqidah) and law (fiqh), prophetic biography (sirah), Islamic history, spirituality (tazkiyah), family and marriage, contemporary social issues, da‘wah, and counter-Islamophobia research. Content is browsable by topic and by series at yaqeeninstitute.org/watch.
Where can I find Yaqeen video series?
Yaqeen produces original multi-part video series including Qur'an 30 for 30 (a daily juz reflection during Ramadan), Angels in Their Presence, The Faith Revival, Quranic Parables, Meeting Muhammad, and dozens more. Browse the full series catalog at yaqeeninstitute.org/watch — each series page lists every episode with descriptions and direct watch links.
Can Yaqeen videos be used for teaching, da‘wah, or study circles?
Yes. Yaqeen content is explicitly licensed for free educational use. Teachers, imams, MSAs, and study circles can use videos in classrooms, halaqas, and online programs without permission or licensing fees. Yaqeen also publishes Discussion Guides for select series to support group study.
