What were the role of islamic women?

Question

What were the role of women in the Islamic Empire during 700-1200? Empire in Baghdad (Iraq): The Abbasid Dynasty (750-1258)... The Crusades

1. The type of work that women were typically allowed to do.
2. The responsibilities women within the family.
3. Whether or not women were equal or unequal to men in this society.
4. The impact my they had during the time period. & What changes did it create in society? Was it good or bad, helpful or hurtful?
If you know answer to one of these, can you please answer it ~ ~ >_< ~~

Answer 1

The Role of Islamic Women

By: Lauren Branson



The traditional role of a Muslim woman has changed over the years. Some rules for women have been relaxed and changed. In many ways, the life of an Islamic woman has improved over the years. Whereas, in the past Muslim women were given no rights and no freedom, things have changed to the present day. For example, in the past, women were not granted the right to vote or join in politics, but today Islamic women are given the right to do that. Yet, Muslim women are still faced with many difficulties today. Society is not as open for Muslim women, and many rules remain the same. An example of this is that women are still expected to wear a veil when in public.

Muslim women are allowed to make decisions on their own. A Muslim woman is granted the right to choose her husband, and after marriage, a Muslim wife has the ability to choose her last name. A Muslim wife must stand behind her husband at all times. If her husband does not approve of something, she must follow her husband's decision. A Muslim wife must raise her children, which includes providing them with an education. Muslim women are permitted to work outside of their homes, to share their skills with the Muslim people, as long as the needs of her family are met. Muslim women are able to give ideas and state opinions. Not only are women allowed to get an education, but they are encouraged to do so, as well. There are women in the Islamic religion who are responsible for surggesting a proper way of acting, which is that Muslim women must show courtesy and respect at all times, especially to their husbands.Women have other rights as well.(Braswell 155)

Muslim women in the Middle East have the right to vote, and may join in politics. Along with this, they are permitted to have vital governmental jobs. (Braswell 155) A woman's status, however, is not as high as a man's is in society. This is shown because women are obliged to give men more respect than men must give, in return, to women. Men are thought to be the "leaders of the community." Women have an obligation to tend to the children and accomplish tasks around the house. (Lippman 96-97) The Koran states that on judgment day, their creator will look upon women and men in the same light, regardless of their jobs. Allah assigned women the role of reproducing. Females are essentials, as well as males, in progressing the human race.(Miles 1) Although Muslim men and women are not looked upon as equals in every sense, there has been a lot of improvement and many changes have been made in women's favor, although they still follow many traditional customs. (Lippman 96-97)

Women are encouraged to dress modestly. (Rahman 38) Women are recommended to wear veils in public. Both veiling and seclusion are early Muslim customs. Women are warned by the Qu'ran to dress purely. This rule is intended to shelter and gain respect for women. These practices were not adapted to women in the suburbs at first, although now these changes have spread to most Islamic communities. (Esposito 98-99)

The customary job given to Islamic women revolved around caring for their family and home. Women maintain the house while the men trade and hunt. Women should have an esteemed position, although they are thought to be one level lower in society than men are. Men and women are generally given separate eductation; this is because the men and women who practice Islam have different tasks. (Lippman 96-98) Men are completely financially accountable for their wives, even if a Muslim wife works, husbands are still obligated to pay all of his wife's costs. (Miles 1) A woman who carries out all of her tasks with care is guaranteed a lifetime of honor. Educated women have an advantage over women who are not educated, due to the fact that they will be looked upon with more reverence. (Lippman 97-98) Even though, Muslim women have careers to this day.

Although women are allowed education and jobs, the office for work is separated by gender. There is usually a lack of women's restrooms in government buildings due to the assumption that not many women will work there. Women, more time than not, are regarded as a lower class rather than as equals. (Lippman 95-96) Women can have jobs, and yet are still regarded as possessions of their husbands'. In 1976, an Egyptian cabinet woman, who was flying to Europe, was denied to board her flight because officials feared that she did not have her husband's approval. Along with marriage comes responsibility. A woman must always consult her husband before making any deisions or doing anything that may be thought unlawful. (Lippman 94-95) A woman's role is subservient to her husband's.

In a marriage, a man is to love and respect his wife, and in some cases, his wives. A man is allwed to practice polygamy. This is when a man takes on more thant one wife, but may not have more than four. This practice is not as popular today as it used to be. The reason that this was allowed was that Muslim men were being killed in war and women were left without someone to support and shelter them. (Armstrong 16) A oman, in all cases, must respect her husband to the fullest. She is to walk behind him, as a sign of respect, and fulfill every task that he asks her to accomplish. (Lippman 94-95) Muslom women can only marry Muslim men, and vice versa. Men must display courtesy and honor to their wives at all times in order to keep the marriage robust. (Lippman 97-98) A marriage is not legitamate if it is lacking the consent of the Muslim woman. (Ikhwan 4)

If a man or woman, alike, is unhappy with the marriage, or it is unstable, either he or she is allowed to start the process of divorce. A woman may divorce a man for the following reasons: if she is receiving no financial aid from her husband; if she is mistreated in any way by her husband; if her spouse will have no intimate relations with her, or is unable to have children. (Lippman 98) Divorced women are permitted to keep their property, as well as anything their spouse has given them. A divorced woman has to delay three menstrual cycles before she is allwed to remarry. (Lippman 99)

Both men and women have equal religious obligations, which means that they are both entitled to carrying out the same takst in order to worship their God. These consist of the five pillars of Islam, which are statement of faight, praying, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage. They are both to honor and respect the rules of the Koran. (Lippman 95-96) Since women have fought the same issues in public lifre that men have, women, as well, should have the same opportunities. As well as these issues, women have overcome other injustices and prejudices against them. (Armstrong 16)

Islamic women have made great strides in changein and improving their status in society. Over the years, they have moved from an era where they had no rights and no freedom to now having the capability to vote, hold vital government jobs, and attain and education. Although Islamic women are still faced with some inequalities, they have made much progress toward equality with Islamic men.


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Answer 2

woman is always respected in Islamic culture and considered the backbone of the family,
as women are the most important factor in any family women are always the house leader and the best place to put a woman in is the house and that is if u want a sound family and a sold community.cos good family is a good society and then a good nation.but a woman in the Islamic culture can still do what men does as long as she can do it and as long as she does not spoil herself and her honor.
we had alto of women leaders throughout the Islamic history,some of them ruled their kingdoms, and some were related to in every hard mattars to give a advice, some even fought among men and did what men couldn't do, therefore woman in Islam is always respected and given the choice to do whatever as long as that is not gonna overwhelm her.

Answer 3

which planet are we talking about suheel?
what a romantic description!!

women did not get an education until the 1900's, they stayed at home, bore children and cooked. they were not allowed to participate in the workforce.
I don't mean this in a negative way, these were the expectations back then. there is nothing documented on them bearing any changes or contributing to the course of islamic history ( or at least nothing I've read)

Answer 4

Cover up their whole body,wait for husband to ask for sex. do housework,look after children, maybe stay silent even abuse by husband even you get rape prepare to be shame or disown by society.