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In the Name of Allah the Most Merciful, the concerned, as both are promised reward for Just as a garment hides our nakedness, a The Prophet (Peace be Upon Him) advised a Bestower of Mercy good conduct and punishment for evil husband and wife, by entering into the man who asked, "O Messenger of God, who conduct. relationship of marriage, secure each other's among the people is the most worthy of my Much has been said about women in Islam "For Muslim men and women, for believing chastity. The garment gives comfort to the good company?” The Prophet said, "Your but mostly from people who know very little men and women, for devout men and body; similarly the husband gives comfort to mother". The man said "Then who else?". The about Islam. Islam liberated women 1400 women, for true men and women who are his wife and vice versa. The garment is Prophet said, "Your mother". The man asked, years ago. Long before the suffragette and patient and constant, for men and women grace, beauty, and embellishment of the "Then who else?" So the Prophet replied again "women's right" movements came into play, who humble themselves, for men and women body, so too are wives to their husbands as "Your mother". Then the man asked "Then women were given human rights such as who give in charity, for men and women their husbands are to them. who else?” The Prophet said, "Your father." inheritance, the right to own property, who fast, for men and women who guard education, and to choose a husband. their chastity, and for men and women who The basis of the marriage is love and mercy This shows that the mother is given three Islam is the fastest growing way of life in the engage much in God's praise, for them has as mentioned in the Qur’an: "And among His times the likes of kindness and good West and 80% of the reverts to Islam in the God prepared forgiveness and great reward." signs is this: That He created mates for you treatment as the father. USA and the majority in the UK are women [Qur’an, 33:35] from yourselves that you may find rest, ('Times' newspaper 9/11/93). peace of mind (in them), and He ordained Kindness to both parents is considered in If you know little about women in Islam you The Social Aspect between you love and mercy. Lo, herein Islam to be next to the worship of God. should ask yourself why so many "liberated” indeed are signs for people who reflect." "Your Lord has decreed that you worship Western women want to become Muslims? At the time of the emergence of Islam it was [Qur’an, 30:21] none save Him, and that you be kind to your socially accepted by the Arabs and most parents. If one of them or both of them attain Previous Injustices to Women societies to treat women poorly and to Instead of being forced to marry against old age in your life, say not to them a word favour males. Islam made it a part of faith their will, Muslim women are allowed to of disrespect, nor shout at them but address Eve was and is viewed as an evil temptress to treat women well. The Prophet play an active part in choosing their them in terms of honour." [Qur’an, 17:23] responsible for the fall of Adam and hence Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) taught, husband. And do not (like many people responsible for the 'original sin' in the Old "The most perfect amongst believers in faith believe) have to marry anyone against their The Veil Testament. is the best in conduct. And the best of you is will. Indeed a marriage against the will of the best to his wife" the girl is invalid in Islamic Law. Women in Islam are considered to be very In ancient Rome women had absolutely no precious and beautiful and therefore are legal status, and power was given to their The Importance of Education The status of being an individual partner in respected and honoured. The veil is seen by father, brothers or husbands. marriage is emphasised by the fact the Muslim women as liberation rather than Islam also required that girls were treated woman keeps her maiden name after oppression as it enables them to be accepted Late 19th Century English Common Law kindly, justly and greatly encouraged marriage. This is the opposite of what occurs for their mind, personality and spirituality stated that a woman's possessions belonged to educating them. The Prophet (Peace be Upon in the West, which itself is based on the instead of being judged according to their her husband. Only in 1887 were women Him) said "Seeking of knowledge is obligatory Greco-Roman culture, where women took the physical attributes. The veil ensures allowed to own property. on every Muslim." The order to seek name of the husband, because the woman protection rather than exploitation. The knowledge and be educated is aimed equally was considered the property of the man. exploitation of women and their bodies by Cambridge and Oxford Universities gave at both sexes. Divorce is allowed in Islam, but must be men is one of the causes of the increase in equal rights to education for women in 1964. amicable and both parties must speak kindly crime such as rape, assault and child abuse. Marriage and Divorce and with dignity to each other. Compare the above to the status and rights of It is interesting that when nuns dress women in Islam. These rights were given Marriage in Islam is seen not only to The Mother similarly to Muslim women, they are viewed more than 1400 years ago. perpetuate human life but is also a source of with respect, however Muslim women are emotional well being and spiritual harmony. Islam recognises the sacrifices parents thought of as being oppressed. The respect in The Spiritual Aspect The Qur’an emphasizes this essential unity of (especially the mother) makes in bringing up which women and their bodies are held in man and woman in a most beautiful simile: children. The mother thus has a very Islam is emphasised by the fact that a man In Islam there is absolutely no difference "They (your wives) are your garment and honoured position in Islam. found guilty of rape in an Islamic society between men and women as far as their you are a garment for them." [Qur’an, 2:187] could face the death penalty, but in this relationship to Almighty God (Allaah) is country men can get out of jail in a few years. This indicates the gravity with which Thus if men have extra wives they must act are the words of God. Why not find out more Islaamic Information Series: No. 5 Muslims view crimes against women. justly with their wives, and each wife must about the man Muhammad? Was he really a Women in Islam be provided for equally. This is in stark Messenger of God? Economics and the Right to Work contrast with a system where men have "And if you are in doubt as to what we have many extra-marital affairs, everything is revealed to our servant then produce a Islam decreed a right which was deprived hidden and the women and children who are chapter like it and call your witnesses or before it, the right of independent ownership born have very little, if any rights. helpers besides God if you are truthful, But if and inheritance. According to Islamic law, a Interestingly many Jews and Christians you cannot, and of a surety you cannot, then woman's right to her money, real estate or criticise Islam for polygamy. However, most fear the fire whose fuel is men and stones other properties is fully acknowledged. With of the Prophets in the Old Testament had which is prepared for those who reject faith." regard to the woman's right to seek numerous wives. Also Jesus (Peace be Upon [Qur’an, 2:22-3] employment it should be stated first that Him) never revoked the Jewish law on Islam regards her role in society as a mother polygamy, thus implicitly agreeing with it. You owe it to yourself to learn more about and a wife as the most sacred and essential In defence of polygamy, it could also be said Islaam, the only true monotheistic faith, the one. A mother's place cannot be replaced by that there are more women in the world religion of all Prophets and Messengers. We maids or baby-sitters. than men (i.e. women live longer, less die in invite you to study the Qu’ran and to base wars, the extra genetic information in a your opinions on the evidences therein. However, Islam does not forbid women from woman's extra x-chromosome has been "You denied my revelations although you seeking employment, especially in positions shown to protect female babies from death in knew nothing of them. What was it you were which are needed by society e.g. nursing, the womb or soon after birth) therefore it is doing?" [Qur’an, 27:84] teaching and medicine. just a way of ensuring all women can get married. Thus as married women they can We invite you to learn more about Islam A Man in Islam is fully responsible for the be maintained financially and also fulfil Request some of our other pamphlets from the maintenance of his wife, his children and in their role as a wife and a mother. Islamic Information Series: "For Muslim men and women, some cases, his needy relatives, especially the Common Misconceptions About God females. This responsibility is neither Conclusion 7 Fundamental Questions on Islaam for believing men and women, wavered nor reduced because of his wife's Muhammad - A Witness, Bearer of Glad for devout men and women, for Tidings, and a Warner wealth or because of her access to any To understand the status of women in Islam, true men and women who are Misconceptions: Islaam is Only for Arabs? personal income gained from work, rent, we need to realise that Islam asserts that patient and constant, for men Do Muslims Worship Muhammad? Does profit or any other legal means. although men and women are equal in the Islam Degrade Women? and women who humble sight of God, they are inherently different, themselves, for men and women This variation of financial responsibility therefore the laws governing them are who give in charity, for men and between man and woman is reflected in the different. It is clear that many men (often Your Org. Details Here women who fast, for men and inheritance rights, she inherits less because due to ignorance or culture) treat their wives women who guard their her financial responsibility is less. badly, but this is a flaw of the individual and chastity, and for men and not the religion. Originally Published by The Reign of Islaamic Polygamy Da’wah | 874-A Weston Rd. Toronto, ON. Canada M6N women who engage much in 3R6 Call: 1.416.243.5320 Website: www.islaam.ca The basic reason why Muslims do anything is Email: [email protected] God's praise, for them has God Whenever Islam is mentioned, people talk because we believe that the Qur’an is one of prepared forgiveness and great © Please reproduce, include original referencing about the question of four wives. It is God's miracles, the Word of God, in a reward." [Qur’an, 33:35] important to note, that generally, complete and unadulterated form, and For Further Reading: polygamous marriages are the exception Muhammed (Peace be Upon Him) is His final • www.islaam.ca rather than the rule as the Quran indicates: Messenger, and as such we follow the divine • www.spubs.com Read On… "Marry women of your choice, two or three teachings. • www.bakkah.net or four; but if you fear that you shall not be Why not find out for yourself if the Qur’an is able to deal justly (with them), then marry really a miracle, it is still unchanged today only one." [Qur’an, 4:3] (as prophesised). Check for yourself if they
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