Woman In Islam.. The Concealed Jewel

IN THE NAME OF Allah, THE MOST GRACIOUS, THE MOST MERCIFUL

And May peace and blessings from ALLAH be upon the Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions who followed him.

Woman In Islam.. The Concealed Jewel 

  written by : Nour_edeen

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ALLAH created human beings and guided them to the only way of success in this life and the afterlife.

Accordingly He (Glory to him) will judge between the people according to their consistence with this way

And surely this is the belief of any Muslim no matter it is for a man or woman, Arabic or non-Arabic …etc.

In other words; concerning their relation with ALLAH, there is no difference between man and woman...as ALLAH promised all his obedient slaves the Paradise and an everlasting joy without any discrimination between men and women.

This will be our main idea to shed the light on through the following few lines.

But before we start, I'd like to clarify that this article is not directed especially to Non-Muslims only calling them to convert to Islam  nor to Muslims only increasing their belief and faith , but also it's a message to the humanity , to all those who care about human rights .

How did Qur'an Treat woman?

The Holy Qur'an talked in many verses (ayat) about the believers and their attributes and rewards in the Day of Judgment, and in most of these verses are talking to men and women equally.  

ALLAH says ( what means ) :

" For Muslim men and women, for believing men and women, for devout men and women, for true men and women, for men and women who are patient and constant, for men and women who humble themselves, for men and women Who give in charity, for men and women who fast (and deny themselves), for men and women who guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in God's praise, for them has God prepared forgiveness and great reward."  (33:35)

This is a clear and direct assurance on the equality of man and woman in regard to their respective rights and duties.

Having a hard look to other religions, as an example, we find some Christian Fathers assure that women do not possess souls and that they will exist as sexless beings in the next life.

While The Qur'an says that women have souls in exactly the same way as men and will enter Paradise if they do good.

ALLAH says (what means):

"Whoever works righteousness, man or woman, and has faith, verily, to him will we give a new Life, a life that is good and pure, and we will bestow on such their reward according to the best of their actions." (16:97)

The wife in Islam …

Qur'an is the greatest constitution that guaranteed to the wife all her rights to a great extent that increases the importance of her position in the society and reserve her dignity, as mentioned in surat AL-Nisaa (verse No.4) in the Holy Qur'an ALLAH says (what means): And give the women (on marriage) their dower as a free gift; but if they, of their own good pleasure, remit any part of it to you, take it and enjoy it with right good cheer.

This verse came at the very beginning of the Surah assuring the importance of this right to be given to the wife.

And it's not over yet, Islam gave the woman the right to do anything with this money, either to keep it or to give some of it to her husband as a gift.

Talking about the relationship between the married man and woman, Islam put a set of brilliant rules concerning their life together under the main rule of love and mercy.

ALLAH says (what means):

And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are signs for those who reflect. (30:21)

Also the two partners, husband and wife, are a shelter, a garment, and a safe side to one another.

ALLAH says (what means):

They (your wives) are your garment and you are a garment for them. (2:187)

We must stop at the word "garment", this word carries a collection of splendid meanings of comfort, secure, and chastity.

Also our prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave the best example in treating his wives in various situations and places giving us the only way to spousal happiness enlightened by Islamic rules and regulations.

There are countless examples on this, from these are...

1-   The prophet (PBUH) used to eat and drink from the same plate with his wife, according to what Aisha ( may ALLAH be pleased with her) said what means :she used to drink and then handle the cup to the prophet (PBUH) so he drinks from the same position of her mouth.

2-   The Prophet (PBUH) always gave gifts to the friends of his wives…

When he (PBUH) slaughters a sheep he used to say: "send it to khadija's friends"

                                 Reported by Muslim

3-   We all know that in the west, any woman is commonly called by her family name or father's name, and after marriage she is called with her husband name.

This is considered a neglection to her humanity and hurts her dignity.

Now let's see what the prophet (PBUH) did concerning this!!

One day the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was asked about the person he loves most.

You'll like his answer...

He (PBUH) said: Aaaaisha

They asked: and what about men?

He (PBUH) answered: Her father   (Means Abu bakr)

Look!  He is declaring his love to his wife calling her name assuring her humanity and his esteem to her.

This is usually the way Islam treats woman as a wife; gives her special considerations, respect her humanity, and defend and reserve her rights…

One of the most significant recommendations in the Hadiths of the Prophet (PBUH) is this one

When Mo'awia asked the prophet (PBUH) about the rights of one's wife

He (PBUH) said: "Feed her if you eat, Dress her if you dress, don't hit or slap her in the face, and only avoid her in bed (i.e. don't punish her by leaving the house)"

This everlasting recommendation to us from our prophet (PBUH) is a crown on the head of every Muslim to be proud of in regard to honoring the wife and respecting her.

The Muslim mother …

Now we are going to shed the light on one of the most glorified people in Holy Qur'an, making paradise at her feet.

ALLAH says (what means):

 "Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but him, and that ye be kind to parents. whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor." (17:23)

It is surely a great honoring to the mother; that the Holy Qur'an made being kind and considerate to her at the second place after Antitheism… this order came with details explaining forms of well treatment with parents assuring the necessity of obeying this order from ALLAH.

Also it was reported by Moa'wia ibn Gahima that one day he came to the prophet (PBUH) asking him to go and fight with him and other Muslims for the sake of ALLAH and his rewards

The prophet (PBUH) said amazingly: is your mother alive?

He said: yes

Then the prophet (PBUH) said: go back and be kind with her

Then he repeated his request three times

The prophet finally said: go and stay at the feet of your mother you'll find paradise there.

What a great ennobling!

ALLAH apostle (PBUH) recommended the man to stay and be kind with his mother instead of fighting for the sake of ALLAH, asserting that being obedience to her means obeying ALLAH and his messenger (PBUH).

After all these criteria, the newcomers are proud of specifying one day to honor the mothers … how come this?

While ALLAH honored the mother and exalted her in his everlasting Book more than 1400 years ago, this book that can be never changed or modified whatever happened.

Honoring mother in Islam is not limited to Muslim mothers only, but it includes every mother even if she was a non-believer.

ALLAH says (what means):

We have enjoined on man kindness to parents: but if they (either of them) strive (to force) thee to join with Me (in worship) anything of which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not. Ye have (all) to return to Me, and I will tell you (the truth) of all that ye did. (29:8)

Even if the parents are non-Muslims; Islam guaranteed their rights on the sons, giving a great example in good deeds and admitting the parents' vantage.

Mother's prayers also can lead her son to happiness and success, and on the other hand when she gets angry with him, he will find only grief and fail.

Having a look on all existing religions on the world, none of them gave the mother honoring and ennobling like what Islam gave her and what our prophet (PBUH) told us to do with her… perchance the level-headed may think carefully!!

The Muslim Girl

She is the concealed jewel and the protected diamond, to which Islam gave the same rights as man considering the natural differences between them.

For example; Islam gave her the right to inherit her parents after their death, while some other religions give the inheritance to the male sons only ignoring the presence of females.

Also, Islam guaranteed her right of chastity

ALLAH (the glorified) says (what means):

But force not your maids to prostitution when they desire chastity, in order that ye may make a gain in the goods of this life. But if anyone compels them, yet, after such compulsion, if God Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful (to them). (24:33)

This ayah (verse) reply to a man called Abdullah ibn obaiy who used to force his maids to prostitution to gain money.

This ayah (verse) protects and defends the girl's chastity and respects her humanity.

Moreover Islam gave the Muslim girls a lofty right that dignify her and increase her respect in the eyes.

It is the Veil (hijab), ALLAH (the glorified) ordained this veil to honor and protect the girl and to assure her chastity and spotlessness in the society.

Also it makes the girl like a fortress against Satan, so he cannot seduce her or allure men who see her.

On the other hand; Islam gave the Muslim girl her right to choose her life partner, and ordered her parents to make sure of his deeds and religiosity and not to accept him until the girl is satisfied with him.

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It was reported by Abu huraira that the prophet (PBUH) said what means:"If a man came to you wishing to marry your daughter and you are satisfied with his deeds and religion, then accept him to avoid corruptness "

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Also He (PBUH) said: "the woman (not virgin) can only get married after her acceptance, and the Maiden after her permission"

They said: what is her permission?

He answered: to keep silent.

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There are more and more of these criteria that proves the high importance of the woman's dignity, and the necessity of fulfilling her rights to achieve equality and fairness with men in duties and rights considering their innate differences.

The prophet (PBUH) said what means:

"ALLAH behests you to be good with women, as they're your mothers, daughters, aunts; There was men of those who received the book (Christians and Jews) who used to marry young women and when she become old they leave her."

Or whatever he (PBUH) said...

Thanks, ALLAH for making us Muslims, it's the priceless blessing you granted to us.

Allah says what means:

"God doth wish to make clear to you and to show you the ordinances of those before you; and (he doth wish to) turn to you (in mercy): and God is all knowing, all wise. God doth wish to turn to you, but the wish of those who follow their lusts is that ye should turn away (from him), far, far away. God doth wish to lighten your (difficulties): for man was created weak (in flesh)."(4:26-28)

Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error

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