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Women in Islam

Women in Islam. Misconceptions. Muslim woman are slaves to their husbands Woman are forced by their husbands to cover Woman are inferior Woman are oppressed in Islam Woman have no rights in Islam. Roles of Women in the Koran. Men and women are equal

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Women in Islam

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  1. Women in Islam

  2. Misconceptions • Muslim woman are slaves to their husbands • Woman are forced by their husbands to cover • Woman are inferior • Woman are oppressed in Islam • Woman have no rights in Islam

  3. Roles of Women in the Koran • Men and women are equal • Revelations directed to “men & women” (33:35) • What truly matters is not male/female, but whether they believe in Allah (9:71, 4:124) • Provisions for the physical & financial well-being of women (2:236, 2:240) • Men and women are not equal • Daughters inherit half as much property • Valued mostly as mothers and wives

  4. Surah 4: “The Women” • 19-25: The treatment of wives, and proper courtship • 32: Fair treatment of women • 34: Roles of husbands in regard to wives and their loyalty • There are numerous unnamed women throughout the Qur’an that are mentioned, such as the wives of the prophet.

  5. Importance of Mary • Maryam (Mary, Mother of Jesus) is the only woman named in the entire Qur'an. • Mary, mother of Christ (3:35-37, 42-47, 19: 16-29) • Virgin conception and role as mother of the “Messiah” recognized in the Qur’an • Chosen by and obedient to Allah • There are some references to Elizabeth, though she is never named (3:37-41, 19:1-15)

  6. Modern Muslim Women (Reformed Areas)America, Europe, parts of Middle East • Women, as well as men, are encouraged to become as educated as they can • Right to an official position in a mosque is disputed by many (Female Imam one day?) • Fully emancipated • Enjoy all rights and privileges that men have • Are not second grade members of community • Following Hijab is often optional

  7. Modern Muslim Women (Conservative Areas) Africa, most of Middle East, Asia • Religious law often heavily enforced in public • A Burka, which covers all parts of the body except the eyes are often mandatory for women • Women prevented from being employed, not allowed to drive, vote, hold office or seek divorce. • given very few rights, they are rarely allowed to testify in court • Honor killings are still a major problem

  8. Traditional dresses for Muslim women: The CHADOR : Used by Iranian women when they go out. It covers the entire body and can be combined with a shawl over the head. The Hiyab: Is a characteristic veil for Arab women. It leaves the face free, and many women wear it as a sign of identity. The BURKA : It completely obscures the body. A canvas grid in front of the eyes allows the woman to see without being seen. And with covered hands. The NIQAB : The garment that completely covers the body to the ankles, leaving only the eyes free. And for the eyes it combines with another veil. The SHAYLA : Is a large rectangular shawl, used in the Persian Gulf area. This veil is worn around the head.

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