Women in Islam (Makana Al-Mara’a fii Al-Islam)

1991

Arabic

Directed by: Ahmed Abdul-Rahman

(139 mins) This film considers women from an Islamic
point of view - her position in society, her role, and her rights and obligations. Part I -
Introduction (12 min), Status and Role of Women in Islamic Societies (17 min), Islam
and the Education of Women (11 min), Women and Word (25 min), and Islamic Dress
and Hijab (22 min). Part II - Polygamy (23 min), Divorce (12 min), and Conclusion (16
min). Women identified from Nigeria, Egypt, UK, Jamaica, USA, Pakistan, Ghana,
Malaysia, Spain, Turkey, and Germany (Iran is not covered).

In Arabic with English subtitles.