Islam and women
March 10, 2011Women in the United States fought for their rights since 1848 to 1920, while Muslim women got their rights since the beginning of Islam.
The verses of the Quran, the holy book and the word of Allah, shows that men and women are equal.
A verse from the Quran: “"I never fail to reward any worker among you for any work you do, be you male or female - you are equal to one another” (3:195).
The word “men” comes up 24 times in the Quran and so does the word “women.”
One is not better than the other.
Women are expected to cover themselves either by wearing a hijab, burqa, or niqab, so they would be more respected and not become a sexual object.
A verse from the Quran: “O Prophet! Say to your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers that they let down upon them their overgarments; this will be more proper, that they may be known, and thus they will not be given trouble (33:59)” (The Cultural).
The Quran doesn’t say the word “burqa,” so not every Muslim agrees with wearing burqa.
Some even says that the root of burqa comes from the pre-Islamic culture, so it’s not a religious but a cultural thing (“Banning”).
It’s not only the women who have to cover themselves but men are also expected to dress modestly and guard their gazes.
People have the wrong view of Islam because of some rulers misunderstands what the Quran is trying to say.
Under the rule of Taliban, women are not allowed to work or receive an education (“Women’s”).
The Quran doesn’t stop women from getting the knowledge.
Posted by Faiza Limbada.
