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Misconceptions about Women in Islam

Misconceptions about Women in Islam. Muslim women are slaves to their husbands and inferior to them Women are forced by husbands to cover Women are backward Women are oppressed in Islam Women are completely devoid of spiritual, social, economic or political rights.

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Misconceptions about Women in Islam

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  1. Misconceptions about Women in Islam • Muslim women are slaves to their husbands and inferior to them • Women are forced by husbands to cover • Women are backward • Women are oppressed in Islam • Women are completely devoid of spiritual, social, economic or political rights

  2. FemaleRights in marriage in Islam • To accept or reject marriage proposals • Her consent is a prerequisite to the validity of the marital contract • To retain her family name • To a separate home • Full right to her Mahr – marital gift (dowry) • To be satisfied by her husband • To divorce her husband • Husband is responsible for the maintenance, protection, and overall leadership of the family, within the framework of consultation and kindness.

  3. Islamic Dress • Both women and men are expected to dress in a way, which is modest and dignified. • Men and women are required to dress and appear different from each other to maintain their identity The Prophet cursed the men who appeared like women and the women who appeared like men

  4. Islamic Dress for Women • Qur’an has mandated rules in regarding behavior and appearance • Goal is not restriction, but to provide a virtuous society where sexual attraction is not the main obsession • Not forced to display herself to be accepted by society. • Does not lower herself into competition with other women, using body as a lure. • She is not a slave to the societal trends

  5. Benefits of Hijaab • Purifies heart and mind • Protects honor • By covering her beauty, she is evaluated for intelligence and skills instead of looks • Many women feel dignity and self-esteem and are happy to be identified as Muslim • Defines femininity • Beautifies inner and outer appearance • Expresses independence • Feels liberated.

  6. Women in Islam • Video Clip • http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/questions/women/index.html • (scroll down to the “Veiling and Feminism” video clip and click on it)

  7. Pakistan Children of the Taliban • http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/pakistan802/video/video_index.html

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