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The question of the actual status of Muslim women, their place and role in the family and in society, has long attracted close attention and is a key issue in discussions on the recognition of women's right to freedom and gender equality. The article highlights issues related to different views on this problem, cites fragments from the Koran confirming equal gender parity, as well as the main stages of integration of Muslim women into Western society. It is emphasized that higher professional education, financial independence, religious tolerance and the right to active participation in the public life of the country are the fundamental principles of modern Muslim women. The article gives information about three prominent Muslim women's organizations in Germany defending women's interests.