Women in early Islam Flashcards
What does spiritually equal mean?
Men and women are equal in the eyes of Allah, in religion, practice etc.
What does the Qur’an say about the creation of men and women? What does this mean?
According to the Qur’an men and women were created together and simultaneously from a single cell (4:1) - men and women are created the same and so should be equal.
What does the Qur’an say about men and women being righteous? What does this mean?
“Whoever works righteousness, man or woman has faith, verily we give a new life” As long as we act righteously men and women are equal, equal in action and judgement.
What does Heaven and Hell suggest about spiritual equality?
Men and women are judged equally on their faith in God.
What do the five pillars suggest about spiritual equality?
Men and women should have equal opportunity to worship and carry out the 5 pillars.
What does the Qur’an say about modesty?
“And say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty. That they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms. And do not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband’s fathers, their sons, their husband’s sons…and O ye believers! Turn ye all together towards God that thee may attain Bliss.” (24;31)
What does the Qur’an teaching on modesty suggest about spiritual equality?
Men and women aren’t equal - greater restrictions should be enforced upon women - clothing restrictions. However, can suggest equality - “Turn ye all together towards God” - the aim of everyone (men and women) is God
What does the Qur’an say about forgiveness?
“For God offers forgiveness and great reward for men who surrender to Him and women who surrender to Him…For men who believe and women who believe.”
What is Qur’an 2 vs 228?
“Women have the same rights in relation to their husbands as is expected in all decency of them; while men stand a step above them.”
How does Qur’an 2 vs 228 suggest men and women aren’t equal?
Men are a “step above” women in society
How does Qur’an 2 vs 228 suggest men and women are equal?
“Women have the same rights in relation to their husbands” - women do have the same rights in almost all respects to men.
What does the Qur’an say about the role of men? What does this mean?
“Men are to take care of women because God has given them greater strength because men use their wealth to provide for them.” Not equal - men are to look after women, men are superior - women can’t look after themselves.
What does the Qur’an say about the role of men and women in society?
“The believers, men and women, are protectors of one another; they enjoin what is just, and forbid what is evil. They observe regular prayers, practice regular charity, and obey Allah and his messenger. On them will Allah pour his mercy…” (Qur’an 9;71)
What does Qur’an 9;71 suggest?
Men and women should look after one another and worship equally.
What does the Qur’an say about the learned? What does this suggest?
“Only those who are learned truly fear (are in awe of) Allah.” Allah doesn’t discriminate on sex, he only differentiates between the learned and unlearned, they can interpret the Qur’an and become learned equally.
