Sherin Hafez, a researcher at the American University in Cairo, made a research under the title “Methods of empowerment: Muslim women activists in Egypt.” In her research, Hafez depended on a field survey she conducted in two Islamic NGOs which are run by women and have female staff. The two NGOs, which belong to two different economic and social levels, provide various social and economic services to the community. These NGOs became widespread in various districts of Cairo during the last years