My Advice to the Women

This is a large and comprehensive collection of advice addressed specifically to Muslim women, written by Umm 'Abdillah bint Muqbil al-Wadi'iyyah — the daughter of the late scholar of Yemen, Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hadi al-Wadi'i (d. 1422 AH).

Why Advice From a Woman, on This Subject

Because a great deal of what is written for Muslim women is written by men, and a great deal of it addresses women's affairs from outside them — correctly, but at a distance.

Umm 'Abdillah writes from within: as a woman raised in a scholarly household, educated in the same sciences as her brothers, and speaking to matters of dress, worship, marriage, raising children and daily conduct with the specificity that only someone living them can supply.

What the Book Covers

The advice ranges widely — from the essentials of worship and correct belief, through matters of dress and modesty, to the practical business of running a household and raising a family upon the Sunnah. It is grounded throughout in the Qur'an and authentic narration rather than in cultural custom.

Who It Is For

Muslim women at any stage of life, and fathers, husbands and mothers looking for a reliable book to place in the hands of a daughter or a new bride.

Related Reading

• Attributes of the Righteous Wife — the attributes of the righteous wife
• Rights of the Spouses — the rights of the spouses
• The Muslim Personality — the Muslim personality