Who treats their women better, Jews or Muslims?

Question

why

Answer 1

Lets see what scripture says:

First Judaism:

Genesis 3:16: Adam's role is to be Eve's master. The King James Version (KJV), New International Version (NIV), and Revised Standard Version (RSV) use the term "rule" to describe Adam's role over Eve: "...thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee." The Living Bible uses the term "master". The Modern Language Bible uses "dominate". By implication, all of their descendents are would have the same power imbalance between spouses.

A man could marry (literally "become the master of the woman") as often as he desired. In Genesis 4:19, Lamech became the first known polygamist when he took two wives. Subsequent men who took multiple wives included: Esau with 3 wives; Jacob: 2; Ashur: 2; Gideon: many; Elkanah: 2; David: many; Solomon: 700 wives of royal birth; Rehaboam: 3; Abijah: 14. Jehoram, Joash, Ahab, Jeholachin and Belshazzar also had multiple wives.

Genesis 16:2 : Sarah gave permission to her husband Abraham to engage in sexual intercourse with her maid, Hagar: "Sarai said unto Abram...I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her." Presumably this was done without the consent of Hagar, who had such a low status in the society of the day that she was required to submit to multiple rapes at her owner's command. (Islam gave respect to Hagar as wife and mother of first born to Abraham.)

Genesis 19:8: The men of Sodom gathered around Lot's house, and asked that he bring his two guests out so that the men can "know" them. This is frequently interpreted as a desire to gang rape the visitors, although other interpretations are possible. Lot offers his two virgin daughters to be raped instead: He is recorded as saying: "I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes." Yet, even after this despicable act, Lot is still regarded as an honorable man, worth saving from the destruction of the city. Allowing one's daughters to be sexually assaulted by multiple rapists appears to be treated as a minor transgression, because of the low status of the young women.

In Numbers 27:8-11, Moses describes the rules of inheritance that God has stated. If a man dies, his son inherits the estate; his daughter gets nothing. Only if there is no son, will his daughter inherit. If there are no children, then the estate is given to the man's brothers; his sister(s) get nothing. If he had no brother, the estate goes to his nearest male relative. "...If a man die, and have no son, then ye shall cause his inheritance to pass unto his daughter. And if he have no daughter, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his brethren. And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his father's brethren. And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family...."

Deuteronomy 22:28-29 requires that a virgin woman who has been raped must marry her attacker, no matter what her feelings are towards the rapist. "If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found; Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife...."

Deuteronomy 24:1 describes the procedure for obtaining a divorce. This can only be initiated by the husband, not by the wife: "When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house."

Conclusion:
In the Hebrew Scriptures, women were generally viewed in a negative light. Women treated as inferier being.



Now have a look in Islam:
In Islam there is absolutely no difference between men and women as far as their relationship to Allah is concerned, as both are promised the same reward for good conduct and the same punishment for evil conduct.

The Qur'an says:

"And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women". (2:226)

The Qur'an, in addressing the believers, often uses the expression,'believing men and women' to emphasize the equality of men and women in regard to their respective duties, rights, virtues and merits.
It says:
"For Muslim men and women, for believing men and women, for devout men and women, for true men and women, for men and women who are patient and constant, for men and women who humble themselves, for men and women who give in charity, for men and women who fast, for men and women who guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in Allah's praise, for them has Allah prepared forgiveness and great reward". (33:35)

The Qur'an admonishes those men who oppress or ill-treat women:
"O you who believe! You are forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor should you treat them with harshness, that you may take away part of the dowry you have given them - except when they have become guilty of open lewdness. On the contrary live with them on a footing of kindness and equity. If you take a dislike to them, it may be that you dislike something and Allah will bring about through it a great deal of good". (4:19)


Now see what Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) says in the light of qura'n:
The Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him) said, "Women are the twin halves of men." The Qur'an emphasizes the essential unity of men and women in a most beautiful simile:
They (your wives) are your garment and you are a garment for them. (2:187)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was most emphatic in enjoining upon Muslims to be kind to their women when he delivered his famous khutba on the Mount of Mercy at Arafat in the presence of one hundred and twenty-four thousand of his Companions who had gathered there for the Hajj al-Wada (Farewell Pilgrimage). In it he ordered those present, and through them all those Muslims who were to come later, to be respectful and kind towards women. He said:
"Fear Allah regarding women. Verily you have married them with the trust of Allah, and made their bodies lawful with the word of Allah. You have got (rights) over them, and they have got (rights) over you in respect of their food and clothing according to your means."

http://www.islamfortoday.com/women.htm#Rights


Now in Christianity, Biblical references:
1 Corinthians 11:7-9:"For a man...is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man. For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created for woman but woman for man. For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head." (NIV) This refers to the practice of women wearing hair covering as a sign of inferiority. This is not longer widely observed today.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35: "...women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says, If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church." (NIV) This is a curious passage. It appears to prohibit all talking by women during services. But it contradicts verse 11:5, in which St. Paul states that women can actively pray and prophesy during services.

It is obvious that verses 14:33b to 36 are a later addition, added by an unknown counterfeiter with little talent at forgery. Bible scholar, Hans Conzelmann, comments on these three and a half verses: "Moreover, there are peculiarities of linguistic usage, and of thought. [within them]." 6 If they are removed, then Verse 33a merges well with Verse 37 in a seamless transition. Since they were a later forgery, they do not fulfill the basic requirement to be considered inerrant: they were not in the original manuscript written by Paul.

1 Timothy 2:11-15:"A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent..." (NIV) Some Biblical scholars believe that woman and man should be replaced by wife and husband in the above passage. This would mean that the passage would not refer to women teaching men in the church, but rather wives teaching their husbands within the home. 5

What do you think about position of women in Christianity?
If you see Scriptures of these three Faiths, it quit clear treating women in Islam is far respectful and dignified.

Answer 2

I think the Jews treat the muslim's women better

Answer 3

For what I have seen and read so far I believed women within Jews even the ones from the Bible treat their women better with respect and dignity, as God intended.

Answer 4

Jews I believe let their women choose what they want more and do give them respect and their own decisions to make. They are given overall more freedom. Plus, it is not a pressure to wear the scarves to cover their faces.

Muslims on the other hand have the upmost respect for their women and treat them as precious jewels. however, they sit at the back of mosques, are made to think that their only purpose is cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the kids and overall degraded.

Answer 5

Jews without a doubt. Women were basically chattel until the Judeo/Christian concept of respect for women came along.

Answer 6

Jews. Muslims are living hundreds of years behind the times and have no respect for women. Jewish women are treated as equals. There are even Jewish Rabbis that are women.

Answer 7

what a brainless question. the majority of muslims and jews live in completely different economic conditions. its not even a fair comparison.

Answer 8

I would guess that in individual circumstances, it would have to be looked at on a case-by-case basis, as there are both good and bad cases for each.

As a society, my opinion as a freedom loving person would be that the Jews do treat women better as they are less restrictive on what women are allowed to do.

Answer 9

Women in Islam:

Are Muslim Women Oppressed?
http://www.islamweb.net/ver2/archive/article.php?lang=E&id=109366

Some Misconceptions about Women in Islam
http://www.islamweb.net/ver2/archive/article.php?lang=E&id=119852

Islam The choice of Thinking Women By: Ismail Adam Patel
http://www.islambasics.com/view.php?authID=13

The Status of Woman in Islam
http://www.islamunveiled.org/eng/ebooks/swoman/swoman.htm

The Distorted Image of Muslim Women
http://thetruereligion.org/distorted.htm

Why Do Muslim Women Have to Cover their Heads?
http://www.islamweb.net/ver2/archive/article.php?lang=E&id=53036

Women in Islam versus women in the Judaeo-Christian tradition, The myth & The reality
http://sultan.org/articles/women.html

Good Audio about Women in Islam
http://www.jannah.org/sisters/womentapes.html

The Wisdom behind the Islamic Laws Regarding Women
http://www.salafi.net/books/book2_e.html

Many More Articles on Women In Islam
http://jannah.org/sisters/

Women Converts to Islam Stories
http://thetruereligion.org/converts.htm#sisters

HIJAB: How It Protects And Benefits Women And Society
http://www.jannah.org/sisters/hijab_protect.html

This Is Hijab (song)
http://www.sultan.org/audio/hijab.ram

Sisters Corner : teaching about Islam for women
http://sisters.islamway.com/

The New Muslimah Group - For Women Who Rediscovered Islam
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thenewmuslimah/

The Ideal Muslimah
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/humanrelations/womeninislam/idealmuslimah/

The Muslim Woman and Her Husband (PDF)
http://www.islamhouse.com/en/books/pdf/en2294.pdf

Al-Usrah.net: The Muslim Family Network, Islam Articles, Discussions
http://www.al-usrah.net/

Fiqh of Marriage
http://www.java-man.com/Pages/Marriage/Marriage.html

Ruling on a Muslim man marrying a non-Muslim woman and vice versa
http://www.islamqa.com/index.php?ref=21380&ln=eng

Female Students of Knowledge
http://www.fsknowledge.com/

Answer 10

I would have to say Jews, Muslims do not think very highly of woman, according to them they are a lower form of life and have no business here except to birth children and service their men. Just look at the cloths they make them wear.

Answer 11

What is it with sterio-typing?
Culture,,,,,,,Pick a country,,,,any country!
What's that's country's culture.
That's where you'll find your answer, and every country
has a different culture on how a woman or wife is treated.
Your not going to get the same answer from many people here, because there is alot of cultures going to answer you.