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2006-12-08 06:33:37 · 32 answers · asked by Mr. Khan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Women in Islam:
So what is the standpoint of the Qur'an with regard to women? Women are indeed commanded by Allah to cover their heads and wear modest clothing, however, in Islam this is not a sign of denigration or subjugation to men, rather, it is a sign of chastity, modesty, and the fear of God. It also designates this woman to all men who might deal with her that she is to be dealt with with respect. This could be compared to the situation in the West when one meets a nun or priest, how the nun's habit and the priest's robes signal those who meet them that this person does not condone vulgarity of speech or evil actions. This is made apparent in the Qur'an in Al-Ahzab:
"… that is closer to their being recognized so that they shall not be abused, and Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful" Al-Ahzab(33):59 (also see Noor(24):31)
What about the rights of women in Islam? Are they indeed, as the popular propaganda would have us believe, "second class citizens"? Let us read the Qur'an:
"And they (women) have rights similar to those of men over them in a just manner"
The noble Qur'an, Al-Baqarah(2):228
"And their Lord has heard them (and He says): Verily! I suffer not the work of any worker, male or female, to be lost. You proceed one from another. So those who fled and were driven forth from their homes and suffered damage for My cause, and fought and were slain, verily I shall remit their evil deeds from them and verily I shall bring them into Gardens underneath which rivers flow. A reward from Allah. And with Allah is the fairest of rewards."
The noble Qur'an, A'al-Umran(3):195.
"And covet not the thing in which Allah has made some of you excel others. Unto men a fortune from that which they have earned, and unto women a fortune from that which they have earned. (Envy not one another) but ask Allah of His bounty. Verily! Allah is Knower of all things."
The noble Qur'an, Al-Nissa(4):32.
"Unto the men (of a family) belongs a share of that which parents and near kindred leave, and unto the women a share of that which parents and near kindred leave, whether it be little or much, a legal share."
The noble Qur'an, Al-Nissa(4):77.
"And whoso does good works, whether of male or female, and he (or she) is a believer, such will enter paradise and they will not be wronged the dint in a date stone."
The noble Qur'an, Al-Nissa(4):124.
"And the believers, men and women, are protecting friends one of another; they enjoin the right and forbid the wrong, and they establish worship and they pay the poor-due, and they obey Allah and His messenger. As for these, Allah will have mercy on them. Lo! Allah is Mighty, Wise."
The noble Qur'an, Al-Tauba(9):71
"Whosoever does right, whether male or female, and is a believer, him verily We shall quicken with good life, and We shall pay them a recompense in proportion to the best of what they used to do."
The noble Qur'an, Al-Nahil(16):97.
"And of His signs is this: He created for you spouses from yourselves that you might find tranquillity in them, and He ordained between you love and mercy. Lo, herein indeed are signs for folk who reflect."
The noble Qur'an, Al-Room(30):21
"Whoso does an ill deed, he will be repaid the like thereof, while whoso does right, whether male or female, and is a believer, (all) such will enter the Garden, where they will be nourished without stint."
The noble Qur'an, Mumin(40):40.
In the Qur'an, both Adam and Eve share the blame for eating from the tree. This can be seen in the Qur'an in such verses as Al-Baqarah(2):36, Al-A'araf(7):22-24. They were also both forgiven by God Almighty for this sin. Actually, in one verse of the Qur'an (Taha(20):121), Adam is specifically blamed.
Islam encourages spouses to take each other's council and to seek mutual agreement in matters which affect them, for example, in the Qur'an, Al-Bakarah(2):233 we read:
"Mothers shall suckle their children for two whole years; (that is) for those who wish to complete the suckling. The duty of feeding and clothing nursing mothers in a seemly manner is upon the father of the child. No one should be charged beyond their capacity. A mother should not be made to suffer because of her child, nor should he to whom the child is born (be made to suffer) because of his child. And on the (father's) heir is incumbent the like of that (which was incumbent on the father). If they desire to wean the child by mutual consent and (after) consultation, it is no sin for them; and if you wish to give your children out to nurse, it is no sin for you, provided that you pay what is due from you in kindness. Observe your duty to Allah, and know that Allah is Seer of what you do."
Husbands are commanded to treat their wives with kindness and respect. In Al-Nissa(4)-19 we read
"..But consort with them in kindness, for if you hate them it may happen that you hate a thing wherein Allah has placed much good."
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:
"The best believers are the best in conduct, and the best of you are those who are best to their wives."
When Muhammad (pbuh) first became the prophet of Islam, the Pagans of Arabia had inherited a similar disregard for woman as had been passed down among their Jewish and Christian neighbors. So disgraceful was it considered among them to be blessed with a female child that they would go so far as to bury this baby alive in order to avoid the disgrace associated with female children.
Through the teachings of Islam, Muhammad (pbuh) put a swift and resounding end to this evil practice. Not only did he severely discourage and condemn this act but he also used to teach them to respect and cherish their daughters and mothers as partners and sources of salvation for the men of their family:
AbuSa'id al-Khudri narrated:
"The Prophet (pbuh) said: If anyone cares for three daughters, disciplines them, marries them, and does good by them, he will enter Paradise."
(Narrated by Abu-Dawood)
Abdullah the son of Abbas narrated:
"The Prophet (pbuh) said: If anyone has a female child, and does not bury her alive, or slight her, or prefer his male children over her, Allah will bring him into Paradise."
(Narrated by Abu-Dawood)
Muhammad (pbuh) is also sited in "Sahih Muslim" as saying:
"Whoever maintains two girls till they attain maturity, he and I will come on the Day of Resurrection like this; and he joined his fingers".
In other words, if one loves the messenger of Allah and wishes to be with him on the day of resurrection in heaven, then they should do good by their daughters.
To learn more about the rights of women in Islam, the issue of modest dress codes, the issue of polygamy, and many other issues which can not be covered here, I highly recommend the following books:
1.Women in Islam Versus Women in the Judaeo-Christian Tradition: The Myth & The Reality, By Dr. Sherif Abdel Azeem, World Assembly of Muslim Youth.
2."The Status of Women in Islam," by Dr. Jamal A. Badawi, World Assembly of Muslim Youth.
3."Women's rights in Islam," by Lea Zaitoun, World Assembly of Muslim Youth.
4."Gender Equity in Islam," by Dr. Jamal Badawi, World Assembly of Muslim Youth.
Jochen Katz and many other bible thumpers like him vainly try to prove the horrid position of Woman in Islam. I recommend all readers to to Visit "God's" Opinion on Woman. The Female Author is a former christian and x-missionary.
Polygamy in the New Testament, Jesus allowed Polygamy in the Gospel of Matthew.
Women in Islam versus the women in the Judaeo-Christian Tradition: Myth and Reality
Keep them barefooted and pregnant!
Mr. Till delivers home another diamond.
Within The Sheltering Peace
Written by Tasleem K. Griffin
Muslim Women's Homepage
Highly Recommended! Huma Ahmad's Masterpiece. Way To GO!
Woman Issues
Loads of Articles..interesting!
Polygamy In Jewish History
by Charles A. Rubenstein
Daughters Of Another Path
Book Review by Alyssa Samadi
Church Priests/Ministers who changed their sex and still preach in their Churches.
2006-12-08 06:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
There is no place in Christianity where are women inferior to men. Women and men are equal, however, they have different roles. Men are the providers, protecters, and the ones who will teach their children about Christ. The women are the care-givers, the ones that raise the family, and support their husbands. In fact, you have that question opposite. The Islam women are the ones that are considered inferior in their religion. They are often beaten for the slightest things and only seem to be there to give the men sons and feed them.
2006-12-08 07:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by need_to_climb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I think women were forced into the same lowly place in both religions.
It s a pattern than can be see throughout the world, in Patriarchal societies such as the Middle East and Europe, women's place was to be "saintly" "pure" and "chaste/modest" that was our job while men got to be clerics, scholars religious leaders.
PLUS at the time the scriptures for both religions were written (and also in Judaism scriptures) there were no women's rights movements or equality.
It is based on the language of the time.
2006-12-08 06:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no inlslam women r not equal Christianity women r more equal then inlslam women they can do more. Inlslam women have 2 do and take care of the men their family and house. They can not go 2 school r have jobs. They r treated like slave when Christianity women on the other r not.
2006-12-08 06:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
In Christianity women human beings aren't from now on inferior. In Genesis 3:12-16 God reported that because of her sin interior the backyard she may have tremendous sorrow and he or she may favor her husband. the female became created to be Adams equivalent and helpmate. If adult males are the suitable of the better 0.5 and toddlers why shouldn't he make most of the significant judgements. In Biblical cases It became the guy who went out and labored. He became the only which managed most of the affairs. He had to grant for the kinfolk. The Authority of a guy became no gentle situation. the female became no longer meant to ursurp the authority of the guy who became the suitable of the kinfolk.
2016-11-24 23:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by karsten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't a clue mate have you! Why do you think the Virgin Mary is so worshiped and in high regard. There is no where in the Christian religion that states that women are inferior. If you are going to talk about these things get your facts straight.
2006-12-08 06:38:32 · answer #6 · answered by mother sensible 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no inferiority between man and woman in the Christian religion. A reference to a weaker vessel does not indicate inferiority. More like delicacy. Fine china is not inferior to ceramic plates. In fact, it's far more superior. In actuality, men have their roles as women have their roles. God loves and saves both the man and the woman.
2006-12-08 06:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by Jose 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Absolute codswallop. In Ireland and Italy, both strongly Christian countries, the Matriarchal system of extended families still exists with usually the grandmother making all the decisions for the rest of the families. However, aren't Pakistan about to bring equality for women up-to-date in the near future by removing the requirement for four adult male witnesses to the rape of a woman in order to get a conviction - otherwise the woman gets stoned to death for adultry.......... Some equality........
2006-12-08 06:41:44 · answer #8 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I accept that many men believe women are inferior, and I know that those men will never be happy!
2006-12-08 06:36:01 · answer #9 · answered by AnnieD 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Christianity does not and never will claim women inferior. We all have purpose and position in the Body of Christ.
The women I know in the Islamic faith are treated like cows good enuf for bearing sons and free milk. They constatly show up with bruises and black eyes and are living in constant fear of their "Superior husbands".
2006-12-08 06:38:55 · answer #10 · answered by TROLL BOY 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You obviously have no clue what Christianity is!!!!!! And the same with Islam. If you really felt women are equal to men, you would not force them to cover themselves from head to toe, when you do not do this yourself.
2006-12-08 06:38:04 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋