What I mean by the question is does the Qur'an degrade women and oppress them, or is it something that happens because of the Muslims. I know for a fact that women are oppressed.
2007-02-13 14:21:50 · 20 answers · asked by Dan 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Okay I'm a Muslim women who does in fact wear a scarf and I thank you for asking this question. For one the Quran most definitely does not oppress women. In fact, the Quran treats women special because they are special. Muslims should not oppress women. Now whether they are oppressed or not, why do we make that decision for them? Ask the women if they are oppressed. It is not the religion that oppresses them for sure. I am a rather well educated Muslim girl and I wear the full covering and I say I'm not a oppressed. For your last comment, you never do "know for a fact". Sorry if this came off mean, but I get tired of people having misconceptions about Islam and women in Islam. Thanks again!
2007-02-13 14:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I personally believe that the oppression is an incorrect tradition of the fathers, passed down from generation to generation and I believe that it is women oppressing other women. The generational things are nearly impossible to escape.
2007-02-13 14:28:28 · answer #2 · answered by Fotomama 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No matter how many times you post stuff like this no one is going to care. And just because a "secular" woman only gets a normal education doesn't mean she is stupid or less religious. She could get her religious teaching in the Church. Here in the USA we have a thing called "Seperate Church/State". 2. A "secular" CAN own her own property in the USA. She doesn't have to share her property with anyone. And why wouldn't a good Muslimah share her property with her husband and children? 3. You can't live on one income in the USA! Plus some women CHOOSE and have a career instead of a family. There is nothing wrong with that. We aren't on this Earth to pop out kids! Its impossible for a family to survive on one income in the USA. 4. Again see my answer above.
2016-03-29 05:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Quran states equality between the two sexes. But I guess the rulers today and those who preaches the teachings had their own interpretation about this "equality". Therefore there are a lot of discrepancy of oppression in many parts of the world of Islam today.
2007-02-13 14:29:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Islam as a religion do not oppress women but most men did due their culture and heritage. It is something that was brought down through generation and difficult to phase out.
2007-02-13 14:28:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
no islam itself does not oppress women but i agree many muslims do. this is not the fault of islam but of the culture. in every muslim country, the rights of women are different. the Quran never tells them to degrade women--if that were true why would i be a muslim? its the culture that can be regressive and people dont realize the distinction between how much is culture and how much is really islam. take my house for example--my dad is terrified of my mom :P
2007-02-13 14:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by E.T.01 5 · 8⤊ 2⤋
Actually, and anyone who knows the Koran well can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that even though men were permitted to have multiple wives, they were NOT permitted to treat them badly. According to the actual religion, women are to be well taken care of. It is some of the men themselves who have warped it into what we see now. (This oppression.) True followers of the faith would never hurt or disrespect a woman.
2007-02-13 14:32:54 · answer #7 · answered by Jess H 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
neither islam nor muslims opress women. who said that. do u know any that are? i will say in some countries they are strict about it. but women have their rights over men too. and covering their heads is not oppressing
2007-02-13 15:04:21 · answer #8 · answered by imputh 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Here are some verses that talk about women's rights...
*****In Islam divorced women are to be taken care by their ex-husband unless the women desires to leave on her own.
Do Not Throw the Divorcees Out Onto the Streets.
[2:231] If you divorce the women, once they fulfill their interim (three menstruations), you shall allow them to live in the same home amicably, or let them leave amicably. Do not force them to stay against their will, as a revenge. Anyone who does this wrongs his own soul. Do not take GOD's revelations in vain. Remember GOD's blessings upon you, and that He sent down to you the scripture and wisdom to enlighten you. You shall observe GOD, and know that GOD is aware of all things.
[2:232] If you divorce the women, once they fulfill their interim, do not prevent them from remarrying their husbands, if they reconcile amicably. This shall be heeded by those among you who believe in GOD and the Last Day. This is purer for you, and more righteous. GOD knows, while you do not know.
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**** Treat women fairly and do not force them to do anything
[4:19] O you who believe, it is not lawful for you to inherit what the women leave behind, against their will. You shall not force them to give up anything you had given them, unless they commit a proven adultery. You shall treat them nicely. If you dislike them, you may dislike something wherein GOD has placed a lot of good.
****Treat Orphan Girls respectively and fairly and do not marry them for their left inhertiance
4:127] They consult you concerning women: say, "GOD enlightens you regarding them, as recited for you in the scripture. You shall restore the rights of orphaned girls whom you cheat out of their due dowries when you wish to marry them: you shall not take advantage of them. The rights of orphaned boys must also be protected as well. You shall treat the orphans equitably. Whatever good you do, GOD is fully aware thereof."
****Women Promitted to Divorce or raise concerns in a Marriage
4:128] If a woman senses oppression or desertion from her husband, the couple shall try to reconcile their differences, for conciliation is best for them. Selfishness is a human trait, and if you do good and lead a righteous life, GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.
****Men whom make up innovactaion in religion opressing women, opposed as Disbelievers and misguided souls
[6:138] They said, "These are livestock and crops that are prohibited; no one shall eat them except whomever we permit," so they claimed. They also prohibited the riding of certain livestock. Even the livestock they ate, they never pronounced GOD's name as they sacrificed them. Such are innovations attributed to Him. He will surely requite them for their innovations.
[6:139] They also said, "What is in the bellies of these livestock is reserved exclusively for the males among us, and prohibited for our wives." But if it was a still birth, they permitted their wives to share therein. He will certainly requite them for their innovations. He is Most Wise, Omniscient.
[6:140] Losers indeed are those who killed their children foolishly, due to their lack of knowledge, and prohibited what GOD has provided for them, and followed innovations attributed to GOD. They have gone astray; they are not guided.
****Its a Muslim's duty to protect oppressed men, women and children.
[4:75] Why should you not fight in the cause of GOD when weak men, women, and children are imploring: "Our Lord, deliver us from this community whose people are oppressive, and be You our Lord and Master."
2007-02-13 14:26:57 · answer #9 · answered by Muse 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We all degrade and oppress women.
2007-02-13 14:25:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋