how can a woman possibly agree to being a muslim?

Question

for example, verse 4:34 of the koran:

"men have superiority over women because god has made the one superior to the other, and because they spend their wealth to maintain them. good women are obedient. they guard their unseen parts because god has guarded them. as for those from whom you fear disobedience, admonish them, forsake them in beds apart, and beat them."

Answer 1

Women have agreed to all sorts of things because of all sorts of beliefs.

Just like everyone else, women do what they believe is the best they can with what they are given.

Answer 2

beating as describe by Muhammad is using four fingers over her shoulders, very light beating. just like a little spanking. God is well aware of his creation for men and women. those little things can save marriage life, or increase the love and respect between partners but you don't know.
however this is not apply to all muslim women. those who disobedience, look at their husband down, don't respect him, yalling at him, beat him, humiliate him infront of others. so first advice, if it dosen't work then don't sleep with her in the same bed, if it dosen't work then beat her lightly (without abues). but you ignore the Quran verse were it says be kind toward the women and fair. you just like to pick whatever make Islam look negative. however, not all muslim men does this.

the West society has the highest divorce rate, also rape crimes are increasing. isn't the one who creates men and women, has the most knowledge in their creation?

Answer 3

Again despicable and disgusting how you just love to pull of verses of the Quran and write in what you like. Here is the REAL VERSE WITH REAL MEANING.
Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient (to Allah and to their husbands), and guard in the husbands absence what Allah orders them to guard (e.g. their chastity, their husbands property, etc.). As to those women on whose part you see illconduct, admonish them (first), (next), refuse to share their beds, (and last) beat them (lightly, if it is useful), but if they return to obedience, seek not against them means (of annoyance). Surely, Allah is Ever Most High, Most Great

Answer 4

Wow, I'm not sure I really know why.I've always known, that we are all created equal. So the interpretation of this book and verse gives me no Idea how any woman would want to be a Muslim.It sounds so extreme.

Answer 5

I have... too bad if you've got a problem with it. I don't.... just cause You (and others) can misinterpret a verse doesn't make it the truth. Nowhere does the Qur'an state that ones gender is superior to the other. Some interpreters of the Qur'an mistakenly translate the Arabic word qiwamah (responsibility for the family) with the English word "superiority." The Quran makes it clear that the sole basis for superiority of any person over another is piety and righteousness , not gender, color or nationality.

Women and Men are equals. The Qur'an is quite clear about the issue of claimed superiority or inferiority of any human male or female:

O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is (one who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquanted (with all things). (Qur'an 49:13)

A few observations about this verse may be helpful in tracing the foundation of spiritual and human equality before Allah:

a. It begins by addressing not only Muslims but the whole of mankind, irrespective of their gender and their national or religious backgrounds. As such, it is a universal declaration to all made by the Creator of all.

b. It states that there is only One creator of all mankind. As such there is no room for arguments of superiority based on one's having been created by a "superior" God, as there is only One god (Allah). Nor is there any basis for a caste system based on some having been created in a way which is "different" from others or is superior. As Prophet Muhammad (P) explained, "... You all belong to Adam, and Adam was created from dust." In the process of human reporduction there is no superiority or inferiority; kings and paupers, males and females, are created from what the qur'an describes as "despised fluid."

Our having been crated by the One and Only Creator implies our basic equality before Him; He is just to all.

c. Being a faithful creature, servant and worshipper of the One god is at the heart of one's real spirituality and humanness. In this, the essence of gender equality finds its most profound basis.

d. The verse states that all human beings are created min thakarin wa-untha, which can be translated literally as "of male and female." This means in pairs, as the Qur'an explicitly mentiones elsewhere (e.g. 78:8). Each component of the pair is as necessary and as important as the other and hence is equal to him or her. The wording of this verse has been commonly translated as "from a (single pair of) a male and a female," referring to Adam and Eve. this serves as a reminder to all mankind that they belong to the same family, with one common set of parents. As such they are all equal, as brothers and sisters in that broad and "very extended" family.

e. Variations in gender, languages, ethnic backgrounds and, by implication, religious claims, do not provide any basis for superiority or inferiority. Thhe implication of "that you may know each other" (Qur'an 49:13) is that such variations constitute a delibrate mosaic that Allah created, which is more interesting and more beautiful than a single "color" or a "unisex".

f. Most significant and relevant to the topic at hand is the clear categorical statement that the most honored person in the sight of allah is the one who is most pious and righteous. this precludes any other basis for superiority, including. gender.

read more:

http://www.jannah.org/genderequity/

Answer 6

WELL I RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS LIST TOO AND COMPARE TO ANY RELIGION. I ASSURE YOU THAT NO ONE WILL EVEN COME CLOSE

The following list contains some example of rights that Muslim women have:

1. The RIGHT and duty to acquire education.

2. The RIGHT to have her own independent property.

3. The RIGHT to work [job or business] to earn money, which she keeps it.

4. The RIGHT to equal reward for equal deed and/or work.

5. The RIGHT to express her opinion.

6. The RIGHT to argue and/or advocate her cause or opinion to be heard.

7. The RIGHT to vote since 1,421 years.

8. The RIGHT to provisions from her husband for all her needs and more.

9. The RIGHT to negotiate marriage terms of her choice.

10.The RIGHT to obtain divorce from her husband, even on the grounds that she simply don't like him. In Islaam divorce is suppose to be last resort.

11.The RIGHT to keep all her own money. [She is not responsible for maintenance of family].

12.The RIGHT to get sexual satisfaction from her husband.

13.The RIGHT to get custody of her children in case of divorce [unless she is unable to raise them for valid reasons]

14.The RIGHT to choose husband of her choice.

15.The RIGHT to refuse a proposed and/or arranged marriage.

16. The RIGHT to re-marry after divorce or after becoming widow.

Answer 7

One verse out of context from the "chapter of women" and even that is miss translated... TSK TSK

Answer 8

Maybe you need to read the Bible again. It's not exactly about women being equal either.

Answer 9

NEVER take a part of a thing and leave the others.

read the WHOLE women rights in Islam, then discuss it here, ok?

http://islamtomorrow.com/women/rights.asp

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********** Testimonies of Christian Women Who Have Become Muslims **********

http://www.islamtomorrow.com/converts/women.htm

http://www.islamtomorrow.com/converts/natassia_kelly.asp

http://www.islamtomorrow.com/converts/anne.asp

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Answer 10

How many women do you know of that have converted to Islam?

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Exactly.