Yusuf Estes – Women in Islam: Behind the Veil

About this lecture

In this wide-ranging lecture from South Bend, Indiana, Sheikh Yusuf Estes addresses questions about women in Islam — including hijab, interacting with male doctors, following funerals, and the age for covering — while drawing on the Qur'an, Hadith, and personal anecdotes to make each point relatable and clear. He also covers foundational Islamic theology such as the nature of Allah and His 99 names, the rulings on innovation in worship, and the realities of paradise. The lecture concludes with a moving personal story about how Sheikh Yusuf found his wife through sincere prayer and trust in Allah's plan, offering a powerful reminder that tawakkul and du'a are the believer's greatest tools.