In our country in which eastern tradition is followed, people believe good Muslim woman was one that was subservient to her husband, and put his comfort and needs before hers. Women always help, respect and do a lot of stuff for men. People do not realize that its just a cultural thing not islamic thing.
In Islam, women and men are equal in front of our Creator as evident in different passages in the Quran, where He tells us:
16:97 (Righteousness & Happiness):
- "Faithful good actions lead to a happy life and reward."
- "Belief and good deeds: happiness here, reward after."
33:35 (Submission & Remembrance):
- "Believers remembering God receive forgiveness and reward."
- "Faithful remembrance brings forgiveness and reward."
40:40 (Sin & Paradise):
- "Believers who do good receive Paradise, while sin has its consequences."
Islam’s view of marriage: A partnership of inequality
- If the Quran portrays marriage as a close and supportive relationship where spouses are like 'garments' for each other (2:187), providing comfort and protection, How could such a relationship exist if one partner is considered inferior to another?
Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) example of gender equality
- Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) life is one of the best ways to tell about gender inequality. He sewed his own clothes, did household chores, and challenged many of the common stereotypes of what is considered “manly”. His wife Aisha explained that he would mend his own clothes, milk his own sheep, help prepare meals, “and serve himself.”
Ultimately, those interested in what Islam says about gender should look at the religious sources and not certain cultural practices.
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