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QUESTIONS& ANSWERS ABOUT ISLAM
How does Islam elevate the status of women?
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According to the Qur'an, men and women are equal before God; both
created for the sole purpose of worshipping god through faith and good
deeds.
"O humankind! Be conscious of your Lord Who created you from a single
soul, and out of it created its mate, and out of the two spread
countless men and women. Be conscious of your Lord through Whom you
demand your mutual rights and honor the wombs; God always watches over
you." (Qur'an 4:1)
Islam recognizes women as individuals with specific rights. Among
these are: the right to life, the right to learn; the right to earn,
own and dispose property; the right to choose a husband; the right, as
a wife, to her pre-marriage standard of living; the right to be
treated equally; and the right to inherit. Women, like men, are
rewarded by God for a righteously led life.
Muslim women dress in a way that is modest and dignified. The purpose
of clothing is not only to protect oneself from physical elements, but
also to protect oneself from immorality and pride. Some traditions of
dress, and more generally, the treatment of women in some Muslim
countries and societies, are often a reflection of culture. This is
very often inconsistent and even contrary to Islam teachings. Prophet
Muhammad said: "The most perfect in faith among you believers is he
who is best in manner and kindest to his wife."
Why is the family so important to Muslims?
The family is the foundation of Islamic society. The peace and
security offered by a stable family unit is greatly valued and seen as
essential for the spiritual growth of its members. It is quite common
in the Muslim community to find large, extended families living
together; providing comfort, security and support to one another.
Parents are greatly respected in the Islamic tradition. Mothers, in
particular are greatly honored. God says in the Qur'an: "And we have
enjoined upon man to be good to his parents. With difficulty upon
difficultly did his mother bear him, and wean him for two years. Show
gratitude to Me and to your parents; to Me is your final
goal!" (Qur'an 31:14)
Marrying and establishing a family is very strongly encouraged. "And
among His signs is that He created for you mates from among
yourselves; that you may find peace with them. And He put between you
love and compassion. Surely in this are signs for people who
reflect." (Qur'an 30:21)
A Muslim marriage is both a sacred act and a legal agreement, in which
either the groom or the bride is free to include legitimate
conditions. Marriage customs vary widely from country to country.
Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said: "When a servant of God
marries, he completes half his faith." Marriage is the institution
upon which families are based.
Does Islam give Women equal rights?
Yes, definitely. Islam teaches equality between women and men.
However, in some Muslim countries and societies a patriarchal culture
dominates, and women are denied of their God-given rights.
Nowhere does the Qur'an state that one gender is superior to another.
God makes it clear that the only criterion for superiority is piety
and righteousness virtues only He can judge.
"O humankind! We created you from a male and female, and made you into
nations and tribes, so that you may come to know one another. Truly,
the most honored of you in God's sight is the greatest of you in
piety. God is All-Knowing, All-Aware." (Qur'an 49:13)
Islam recognizes women as individuals with specific rights. Among
these are: the right to life, the right to learn; the right to earn,
own and dispose property; the right to choose a husband; the right to
a marriage gift; the right to retain her maiden name; the right, as a
wife, to her pre-marriage standard of living; the right to be treated
equally; the right to seek divorce; the right to inherit; and the
right to a final will.
Women, like men, are rewarded for a righteously led life.
" Whoever does good, whether male or female, and is a believer, will
enter the Garden (of Paradise) " (Qur'an 40:39)
What does Islam say about wives and husbands?
________________________________________
"And among His signs is that He created for you mates from among
yourselves, that you may live in tranquility with them; and He has
brought between you love and mercy. Truly, in this are signs for those
who reflect." (Qur'an 30:21)
Marriage is based on mutual love and respect. The Islamic marriage is
a sacred contract bet
IF YOU WISH TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ISLAM, WE PREFER TO VISIT THE FOLLOWING
WEBSITES:
http://www.islam-guide.com
http://www.chatislamonline.org/ar
http://www.quranexplorer.com/quran
http://www.islamhouse.com/s/9661
http://www.thisistruth.org
http://www.quran-m.com/firas/en1
http://kaheel7.com/eng
http://www.knowmuhammad.com
http://www.rasoulallah.net/v2/index.aspx?lang=e
http://imanway1.com/eng
http://www.todayislam.com
http://www.thekeytoislam.com
http://www.islamland.com
http://www.discoverislam.com
http://www.thetruereligion.org
http://www.beconvinced.com
http://islamtomorrow.com
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran
http://www.quranforall.org
http://www.prophetmuhammed.org
http://www.dar-us-salam.com
http://youtubeislam.com
How does Islam elevate the status of women?
________________________________________
According to the Qur'an, men and women are equal before God; both
created for the sole purpose of worshipping god through faith and good
deeds.
"O humankind! Be conscious of your Lord Who created you from a single
soul, and out of it created its mate, and out of the two spread
countless men and women. Be conscious of your Lord through Whom you
demand your mutual rights and honor the wombs; God always watches over
you." (Qur'an 4:1)
Islam recognizes women as individuals with specific rights. Among
these are: the right to life, the right to learn; the right to earn,
own and dispose property; the right to choose a husband; the right, as
a wife, to her pre-marriage standard of living; the right to be
treated equally; and the right to inherit. Women, like men, are
rewarded by God for a righteously led life.
Muslim women dress in a way that is modest and dignified. The purpose
of clothing is not only to protect oneself from physical elements, but
also to protect oneself from immorality and pride. Some traditions of
dress, and more generally, the treatment of women in some Muslim
countries and societies, are often a reflection of culture. This is
very often inconsistent and even contrary to Islam teachings. Prophet
Muhammad said: "The most perfect in faith among you believers is he
who is best in manner and kindest to his wife."
Why is the family so important to Muslims?
The family is the foundation of Islamic society. The peace and
security offered by a stable family unit is greatly valued and seen as
essential for the spiritual growth of its members. It is quite common
in the Muslim community to find large, extended families living
together; providing comfort, security and support to one another.
Parents are greatly respected in the Islamic tradition. Mothers, in
particular are greatly honored. God says in the Qur'an: "And we have
enjoined upon man to be good to his parents. With difficulty upon
difficultly did his mother bear him, and wean him for two years. Show
gratitude to Me and to your parents; to Me is your final
goal!" (Qur'an 31:14)
Marrying and establishing a family is very strongly encouraged. "And
among His signs is that He created for you mates from among
yourselves; that you may find peace with them. And He put between you
love and compassion. Surely in this are signs for people who
reflect." (Qur'an 30:21)
A Muslim marriage is both a sacred act and a legal agreement, in which
either the groom or the bride is free to include legitimate
conditions. Marriage customs vary widely from country to country.
Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said: "When a servant of God
marries, he completes half his faith." Marriage is the institution
upon which families are based.
Does Islam give Women equal rights?
Yes, definitely. Islam teaches equality between women and men.
However, in some Muslim countries and societies a patriarchal culture
dominates, and women are denied of their God-given rights.
Nowhere does the Qur'an state that one gender is superior to another.
God makes it clear that the only criterion for superiority is piety
and righteousness virtues only He can judge.
"O humankind! We created you from a male and female, and made you into
nations and tribes, so that you may come to know one another. Truly,
the most honored of you in God's sight is the greatest of you in
piety. God is All-Knowing, All-Aware." (Qur'an 49:13)
Islam recognizes women as individuals with specific rights. Among
these are: the right to life, the right to learn; the right to earn,
own and dispose property; the right to choose a husband; the right to
a marriage gift; the right to retain her maiden name; the right, as a
wife, to her pre-marriage standard of living; the right to be treated
equally; the right to seek divorce; the right to inherit; and the
right to a final will.
Women, like men, are rewarded for a righteously led life.
" Whoever does good, whether male or female, and is a believer, will
enter the Garden (of Paradise) " (Qur'an 40:39)
What does Islam say about wives and husbands?
________________________________________
"And among His signs is that He created for you mates from among
yourselves, that you may live in tranquility with them; and He has
brought between you love and mercy. Truly, in this are signs for those
who reflect." (Qur'an 30:21)
Marriage is based on mutual love and respect. The Islamic marriage is
a sacred contract bet
IF YOU WISH TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ISLAM, WE PREFER TO VISIT THE FOLLOWING
WEBSITES:
http://www.islam-guide.com
http://www.chatislamonline.org/ar
http://www.quranexplorer.com/quran
http://www.islamhouse.com/s/9661
http://www.thisistruth.org
http://www.quran-m.com/firas/en1
http://kaheel7.com/eng
http://www.knowmuhammad.com
http://www.rasoulallah.net/v2/index.aspx?lang=e
http://imanway1.com/eng
http://www.todayislam.com
http://www.thekeytoislam.com
http://www.islamland.com
http://www.discoverislam.com
http://www.thetruereligion.org
http://www.beconvinced.com
http://islamtomorrow.com
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran
http://www.quranforall.org
http://www.prophetmuhammed.org
http://www.dar-us-salam.com
http://youtubeislam.com