Women's Rights and Islam

by ismail Talib, Nov 27, 2008

The media is saying that women have no rights in Islam, they say the quran forces things on women. Have you ever asked a Muslim woman wearing the headscarf about her rights?

In the name of Allah, the most Benificent, the most Merciful,

Before Islam came, people were burrying their female children alive because they were dishonored. Islam came to stop this. Islam's women have rights, allot of rights. Take for example, Muslims are allowed to marry upto 4 wives. This is so that there will not be lonely women left behind. What does christianity say? It says that you can marry only 1 and if you are a priest/nun, it is highly recommended that you do not marry anyone. So, the more pious you are, the more lonely you get. Did you know that the world punishes the worst criminals by making them lonely? They get put to jail. Now you might be thinking about the Hijab (headscarf). Well, the hijab is there for modesty and also so that they will be safe from rape. The niqaab (veil) is also very good and useful if you are a Muslimah living in the west. In Islam women and men are equal. When Islam talks about the story of Adam and Hawa, Allah says that they both ate from the forbiden tree together, unlike christianity which says the the serpent went to Hawa and tricked her. It says that she was the one that made Adam eat from the tree. So, is Islam really oppressing women? Why not take a look at the statistics about rape. There are more percentage of women raped in America than there is in Saudi Arabia. Why is this? Are women treaded that well in the west, in a christian country, or in an arabian Islamic country.

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#1 by

Abdul Sabour Ayoubi, Nov 27, 2008

Very good article which focuses on the most important issues today we face in the around the World. Well done a great topic.

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Glynis Smy, Nov 27, 2008

This was an interesting subject, I am a western woman and have led a fairly sheltered life,I never understood the need of several wives nor why ladies wore the hijab, this article has opened my eyes and educated me a little more.

#3 by , Nov 27, 2008

There are always reasons for certain religious practices. Those reasons often get lost or are misinterpreted over time, frequently by the practitioners of the religion themselves. Islam has much to be admired but it must be interpreted correctly for the true message to be understood. Modesty is something I was taught from a very early age, both at home and at school. However, on the subject of the hijab - it may indicate a woman's modesty but it is certainly no protection against rape. The only protection against rape is a correctly educated man. If men are educated properly with regard to what belongs to them and what doesn't, then there would be no invasions of property, countries or women's bodies - there would only every be mutual consent in these matters. If I own a house and wish to open a window to let in fresh air, that isn't an open invitation for a man to climb through No, I expect him to respect my right to fresh air in my own house and I expect him to respect my right to feel comfortable in my own skin without having to take responsibility for HIS misguided reactions. Contrary to popular belief, with the correct education, men CAN actually CONTROL themselves when faced with a woman without a headscarf and veil.

#4 by Neverty Agisti, Nov 27, 2008

Assalamu 'alaikum wr. wb.!

It is simple but accurately open our mind (women). I am happy using Hijab colorfully!

We can avoid from human trafficking!
Subhaanallaah!

Wassalamu 'alaikum wr. wb.!

#5 by Neverty Agisti, Nov 27, 2008

Assalamu 'alaikum wr. wb.!

About men's rape, what we treat to another is depended on what we do. Like a boomerang. Men are mostly educated person, but if they see woman sexy, his hands can not hold in anymore. I heard many educated men in Europe (for example) doing commit adultery in WC. That's also not only because the men are naughty but also women attract them by using only bikini or mini dress!

Wassalamu 'alaikum wr. wb.!

#6 by joystick7, Nov 27, 2008

Thks for sharing!

#7 by faysel, Nov 28, 2008

i wish all the people in the western countries read and understand this article. nice one i like it.
i am a guy though

#8 by Grace, Nov 29, 2008

By 'educated' I didn't mean intellectual education, I meant socially appropriate sexual education! I'm well aware that intellectual education is by no means a guarantee that a man knows how to behave with respect towards himself or others, including women. Intellectual education is fine but without education as to what is socially and emotionally APPROPRIATE, then intellectual education is nothing but dangerous. It really annoys me that women are held responsible for men being unable to control their actions. This is 2008 we're in, it's about time men came up with a better excuse for their bad behaviour. Grow up! Your mothers might think the sun shines out of your backsides but there are many other women who wont! Women want grown up men who take responsibility for their own deeds, not little boys who blame everyone but themselves when they behave badly. Come on - it's not a compliment to a woman that a man can't control himself in her presence, it simply shows her he has no self restraint and that he's easily distracted and that his brains are further south than they ought to be!

#9 by Grace, Nov 29, 2008

By the way I'd like to add that I'm a western woman, I don't walk naked in the streets, I don't wear a hijab and I mix only with men who can control their own behaviour so that I don't HAVE to cover myself up from head to toe. I wear appropriate clothing at all times simply because I PREFER not to dress in an embarrassing way, and I'm always treated well by men. I agree there are many people here in the west who don't dress appropriately but that certainly doesn't entitle ANY man to take advantage. In fact, any man who DOES take advantage of those women is as PITIFUL as they are so fair's fair. It takes 2 to tango.

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