The Ideal Muslimah: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim Woman as Defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah

The reason for writing this book, explains Dr Muhammad Ali in his preface, “stems from the inconsistencies I had noticed in the lives of contemporary women… (for example) she may be religious, but does not control her tongue in gatherings and refrain from gossip and slander.”

Thus, using the Quran and Sunnah as his sources, he seeks “to explain the ideal behaviour which the Muslim woman should adopt… setting out the guidelines for a balanced, upright and virtuous life which guarantees happiness and success in this world, and an immense victory and reward in the Hereafter.”

It is a comprehensive book covering the Muslim woman in relation to her:

• Rabb (Lord)

• Own self

• Parents

• Husband

• Children

• Sons- and daughters-in-law

• Relatives

• Neighbours

• Muslim sisters and friends

• Community/society.

Book review: The book serves as a good guide to help Muslim women to be those of virtue and moral excellence