What are the rights Muslim women have?
The family system in the west has been destroyed. Women are now turning to Lesbians and Bisexuals in large numbers in the West. Male mentalities have been demolished, and feminism has taken over. It is not a matter of rights or male-dominance, it is a matter of roles and responsibilites that God has commanded us to take. The family structure is quite important in Islam! Men are supposed to be men, and women are supposed to be women in Islam. In the West, Women are becoming men, and men are becoming women (this is a generalization, but this is the case for many)! Man's duties in Islam are to govern the society, to be the bread-winner, to protect women, to be a role model for their children, and to be the dominant one in the family! But God has given three times more rights to the mother over her children! So if a child has to bring a glass of water to his/her mother or father, he/she should give it first to the mother, then the father. This is in no way diminishing the role of the father in a family, but says the importance God has placed for the high honours of a mother! Man has dominance over his wife, he should take care of her, protect her, and earn money for the house! If he is not fulfilling his duties, the woman has the right to divorce him! And if the woman is not fulfilling her roles, the man has the right to divorce her (but it is better to work things out, because divorce is never a good thing). The woman should take care of the house, the children, and should listen to her husband! The Bible and Christianity tells the woman to submit to her husbands, Islam says to submit to God and fulfill the duties God has ordained for us! In Islam, seeking of knowledge is required for both men and women. So when it comes to the attainment of knowledge, both men and women are on equal footing, and they must seek knowledge! Here is a man who debunks the stupidity of Feminism in the West: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWR1Z4Aiy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_BDCMi9T... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xg5Lfvvq...
Is the Muslim idea of heaven worth it for women?
Well, the prospect of your husband being wed to 72 virgins after his death doesn’t seem very attractive. And moreover Orthodox Muslim theologians such as al-Ghazali (died 1111 CE) and al-Ash'ari (died 935 CE) have all discussed the sensual pleasures found in Paradise, relating hadith that describe Paradise as a slavemarket where there will be "no buy and sale, but... If any man will wish to have sexual intercourse with a woman, he will do at once." [1]Footnotes[1] http://"Ali reported that the Ap...
Why is a Muslim woman's testimony worth half that of a man's in a court of law?
Thank you for asking this question.As far as Islam is concerned all humans irrespective of gender and religion are equal in terms of human rights. Allah says in Surah Al-Ma'idah [5:8]O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah , witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people [of any religion] prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah ; indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do.The rule that you emphasized only applies to women who are third party witnesses to a financial debt[1]. One of the reasons behind this rule could be that women at times demonstrate more memory loss than men[2].Now isn’t it God, The Omniscience, Who created men and women differently? There are innumerable reasons behind these differences bearing witness to His wisdom. Hence we should respect our differences and act accordingly.Lastly and most importantly, Allah knows best.Footnotes[1] Surah Al-Baqarah [2:282][2] Who has the better memory -- men or women?
I would like some interpretation of these hadiths by Muslim women (but others also welcome)?
1. Women are deficient in intelligence and religion. In Sahih Al Bukhari's book, which Muslims consider the most authentic book after the Koran we read, "Allah's Apostle once said to a group of woman ; "I have not seen anyone more deficient in intelligence and religion than you. A cautious, sensible man could be led astray by some of you." The woman asked; "O Allah's Apostle, what is deficient in our intelligence and religion?" He said; "Is not the evidence of two women equal to the witness of one man?" They replied in the affirmative. He said; "This is the deficiency of your intelligence…Is not it true that a woman can neither pray nor fast during her menses?" The woman replied in the affirmative. He said: "This is the deficiency in your religion….This Hadith has been agreed upon, which gives it the highest degree of authenticity in Islam. That is why it has been accepted and used by eminent scholars such as Ghazali, Ibn Al Arabi, Razi, and others
Are women only worth marrying if they are fertile?
So much for the idea that Islam allows for polygamy because all women deserve a husband! :P EDIT: How about SHE gets a second husband if he doesn't satisfy her or cannot give her children, Sara? EDIT @ es ay ar ay: Well of course Islam doesn't allow it! Why would it allow for anything resembling equality? My point is, what is good for the gander is good for the goose. Apparently, that was lost on you. :P
Do muslim women ever divorce their husbands?
Sure, a woman can tell her husband that she wants a divorce, and then the town stones her to death. Divorce done.
In how many cases in Islam is a woman worth half a man?
None. Women are actually spoiled in Islam. Those who treat women badly in the name of Islam are wrong.In a family, women don’t have the obligation to work. It’s purely men’s. Not that Islam forbid it, but women really don’t need to do that. If they want to, feel free.If women decided to work, the money they earn does not belong to the family or the husband. Their money are theirs alone. Food, house, cars, kids education, that’s all on men. But if they choose not to work, the husband has to give them money that are not for family stuff. Money for her alone.In Islam, a man has responsibilities over 4 women, his mother, wife, daughter and sister. So not just wife and kids, his money should also go to his mother and sister if needed. But women, their money are theirs.In case of divorce, there’s no 50–50 split in Islam. In this case, only the husband who has the obligation to give money to their ex-wives, not the other way around. But make no mistake, of all the time they’ve been husband and wife, all the money should’ve been from the husband. The women money, well the women should’ve kept them for themselves. So women basically get money during happy time and get even more money if they got divorced.One way to make a man go to heaven is if he provide and take a good care of his family. Therefore he has to work hard for it. But a woman, just serving her husband and kids at home is a highway to heaven.Once a man asked our prophet Muhammad, “Which person should I give respect first?” Muhammad answered, “Your mother”. He continued, “And then?” Muhammad answered, “Your mother”. He asked again, “And then?” Muhammad answered, “Your mother”. He asked again, “And then?” Muhammad answered, “Your father”.
A woman is worth half as much as a man?
That's what both The Bible and the Quran agree on. What the Bible says: And if it be from sixty years old and above; if it be a male, then thy estimation shall be fifteen shekels, and for the female ten shekels. -- Leviticus 27:3-7 What the Quran says: And call two witness from among your men, two witnesses. And if two men be not at hand, then a man and two women. -- Quran 2:282 http://dwindlinginunbelief.blogspot.com/2006/08/worth-of-woman-bible-vs-quran.html