Gender Equality in Islam
1- Introduction.
2- Condition of woman before advent of Islam.
3- Dynamics of Gender Equality in Islam.
a- Gender Equality in Spiritual Aspect.
b- Gender Equality in Social Aspect.
1- Right to seek education.
2- Right of marriage.
3- Right of Mehr.
3- Freedom to worship any God.
4- Freedom of speech.
5- Right to travel.
6- Right to play any role in any capacity.
7- Right to participate in Public Affair.
c- Gender equality in Economic aspect :-
1- Right to seek any economic activity.
2- Right to buy, sell, mortgage or lease any or all her properties.
d-Gender Equality in Political aspect:-
1-Right to take part in politics.
2-Right to take part in wars.
e-Gender Equality in Legal aspect :-
1-Right of inheritance.
2- Right to divorce.
3- Right to give Shahada/testimony
F- Conclusion.
Introduction;-
The status of woman in Islam is unique. Woman in Islam is considered an equal partner to man in the procreation of mankind. There is no discrimination on the basis of gender in Islam. A woman is free to enjoy her rights accredited by Allah almighty.Woman is equal to man but in certain situation, woman enjoys certain privileges of which man is deprived in spiritual context.Moreover, Islam provides a comprehensive framework for both man and woman to lead a social life with dignity. She is equal to man in the pursuit of education and knowledge. She is entitled to freedom of expression as much as man is. Her opinion cannot be disregarded just because she belong to the female sex. She has right to chose her companion. Not only this but Islam grants woman an economic empowerment to earn her livelihood. She can also take part in politics. In addition to this,she has given a legal status by giving her share in inheritance. Whether she is a wife or mother, a sister or daughter, she receives a share of the deceased akin's property. By now it is clear that the status of woman in Islam is extremely high and realistically suitable to her nature.
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Gender equality in Islam.
1-Introduction
a, Meaning of gender equality.
b, Islam promotes gender equality.
2-Women before the advent of Islam
a, were subjugated and persecuted.
B, Gender inequality was intense and consipicuous.
3-The freedom given to women by Islam
a. Encourages to seek education;
b. Freedom of professing religion and worship;
c. Freedom of opinion;
d. Choice of spouse;
e. Social role;
f. Economic security;
g. Can have business;
h. Equality before law;
i, No gender-based discrimination.
4-Why women are still suffering?/Causes of gender inequality.
a, Misinterpretation of Islamic shariah.
b, Partriarchal culture of Muslim societies
c, Lack of political freedom and stability.
d, Illiteracy
e, Poverty and economic dependence of women on men.
f, Men dominance.
g, Stereotypes about gender across the cultures of world.
B and F are same. Avoid this
5-How gender equality can be ensured in Islamic societies?
a, Clear interpretation of shariah.
b, Cultural constraints and stereotypes be removed.
c, Women be imparted education. Edaucation should be imparted. I think this should be written here.
d, All fundamental rights be ensured.
6-Conclusion.
Gender equality refers to considering men and women equal in all respects and giving them equal rights. This may be a very recent concept in the domains of those who considered themselves the custodians of human rights. But Islam accords equal rights to all men and women without any discrimination on the basis of gender since its inception some fourteen and a half centuries ago. Islam takes utmost care of human dignity. At the time of its arrival in the world human race was in doldrums. The most downtrodden group was of women. They were subjected to discrimination and persecution. The ignorance was so acute that the people used to bury their female children alive. Gradually, Islamic teachings enlightened the minds of people and pull them out of the darkness of ignorance. They began to realize women's worth and the dignity. Islam confers equal rights on women in all spheres of life and promotes no gender-based discrimination. Much of the gender inequality which is attributed to Isalmic teachings has nothing to do with Islam at all. It is the result of cultural orientations, misinterpretation of shariah, lack of political order, illiteracy, women dependence on men, and stereotypes regarding gender. For promoting gender equality in Islamic context, the real efforts are needed to be made. There should be clear interpretation of shariah, all cultural stereotypes should be removed and education be given to the people regarding fundamental rights of women. It goes without saying that the term gender connotes a specific meaning; and keeping in view the physical difference between men and women, there is some sort of distribution of responsibility among them. However, this does no way mean inequality; rather it is part of natural law which no one can escape from.
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Originally Posted by Ahmed Faisal
Gender Equality In Islam
Outline:
1. Introduction
2. Historical Perspectives
3. Women in Ancient Civilization
4. Gender Equality in Islam
(a) The Spiritual Aspect of Women
(b) The Social Aspect of Women
(i) As a Child and an Adolescent/ Daughter
(ii) As a Wife:
(iii) As a Mother:
(c) Equality in Education
(d) Equality in Economic Activities
(i) Female Employment
(ii) Financial Matters
(e) Equality in Politics
(f) Equality in Legal and Criminal Matters
(i) Sharia Law
(ii) Rape
(g) Rights of Marriage and Related Issues
(i) Sexuality
(ii) Birth Control
(iii) Divorce
(e) Women's freedom of Movement and Travel as men
5. Modern Debate on the Gender Equality in Islam
6. Conservatives and the Islamic Movement
7. Liberal Islam, Islamic Feminism, and Other Progressive Criticism
8. Conclusion
Family, society and ultimately the whole of mankind is treated by Islam on an ethical basis. Differentiation in sex is neither a credit nor a drawback for the sexes. Therefore, when we talk about gender equality in Islam it should not lead us to think that Islam has no specific guidelines, limitations, responsibilities and obligations for men. What makes one valuable and respectable in the eyes of Allah, the Creator of mankind and the universe, is neither one’s prosperity, position, intelligence, physical strength nor beauty, but only one’s Allah-consciousness and awareness (taqwa). However, since in the Western culture and in cultures influenced by it, there exists a disparity between men and women there is more need for stating Islam’s position on important issues in a clear way.
Sharia (Islamic law) provides for complementarianism, differences between women's and men's roles, rights, and obligations. However neither the Quran nor Hadith mention women have to be housewives. Majority Muslim countries give women varying degrees of rights with regards to marriage, divorce, civil rights, legal status,political matters and education based on different interpretations. Scholars and other commentators vary as to whether they are just and whether they are a correct interpretation of religious imperatives.
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