Narrated by Abu Musa: Allah's Apostle said, "Many amongst men reached (the level of) perfection but none amongst the women reached this level except Asia, Phaoroh's wife, and Maryam, the daughter of 'Imran. And no doubt the superiority of 'Aisha to other women is like the superiority of tharid (i.e.a meat and bread dish) to other meals"
Bukhari: Vol 4, Book 55, Hadith No: 623
Bukhari: Vol 4, Book 55, Hadith No: 623
Allah has made an example for those who believe: the wife of Pharaoh when she said, ‘My Lord, build a house in the Garden for me in Your presence and rescue me from Pharaoh and his deeds and rescue me from this wrongdoing people.’
And Maryam, the daughter of ‘Imran, who guarded her chastity - We breathed Our Ruh into her and she confirmed the Words of her Lord and His Books and was one of the obedient. (66/11,12)
And Maryam, the daughter of ‘Imran, who guarded her chastity -
And when the Angels said, ‘Maryam, Allah has chosen you and purified you. He has chosen you over all other women. (3/42)
The Superiority of Muslim Women
In a society where people are distanced from the guidance of the Qur’an, God’s only uncorrupted revelation, women behave quite differently to the kind of character Allah prefers in the Qur’an and the Hadiths. One of the best examples we can take from the Qur’an of the superior woman is that of Maryam (as) the mother of Isa (as) a Prophet of Allah. When we study the character of Maryam (as) we will see how it puts to shame women in a society ignorant of Islam. Her character is that most befitting for a woman and which one could say makes a ‘true’ woman. Maryam (as) is a beautiful example for Muslim believing women who want to perfect themselves for the sake of Allah. Also her faith and knowledge of Allah her Lord was also something unique, which is reminiscent of the Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an. ...she confirmed the Words of her Lord and His Books and was one of the obedient. (66/11,12).
“The Superiority of Muslim Women” is an ongoing project and inshAllah will be updated regularly.
“The Superiority of Muslim Women” is an ongoing project and inshAllah will be updated regularly.
Some people are unaware of the importance and value Islam places upon women. Women who do not know this reality, as well as all people with insufficient knowledge of the Qur'an, try to protect their rights by working within their worldview, which follows the logic of unbelief. Social conditions around the world make this reality very obvious. For example, many women continue to be exposed to ill-treatment, violence, and unemployment, and need to be taken care of after their husbands have either divorced or abandoned them, or have died.
These problems will not be solved until people turn to the only source that can provide true and lasting solutions: the Qur'an. No strategy based upon an unbelieving society's logic and values will succeed, as Allah reveals:
If the truth were to follow their whims and desires, the heavens and Earth and everyone in them would have been brought to ruin. No indeed! We have given them that by which they are remembered [i.e. their honor, eminence and dignity], but they have turned away from it. (Surat al-Mu'minun: 71)
When people base their lives on the rights and wrongs of their own making, the results will always be disastrous. Everything and everybody is thus destined to continue on its path of degeneration.
Given the persistence of the values based on unbelief, and despite being aware of their troubled lifestyle, unbelievers cannot find a lasting solution to their problems. Thus, they find themselves continuing to turn away from the only path that will lead them to prosperity, even though they are very well aware of it.
The only solution is the Qur'an, which provides the easiest, as well as the most content and beautiful path, by which to live. The only path that can lead toward righteousness is His path, for only it leads to goodness and prosperity. Allah reveals that the Qur'an brings people honor and dignity, and that all who abide by its values and follow this righteous path will find success in everything they undertake.
All true and lasting solutions to women's problems are found in the Qur'an. Islam, which was revealed to guide humanity to salvation, genuinely values women. Many verses protect women and their rights, for the Qur'an eliminated the prevalent misguided stereotypes of women and gave them a respectable position in society. Our Lord teaches that superiority in His presence is based not on gender, but rather on one's fear and respect of Allah, faith, good character, devotion, and dedication to Him.
Allah has revealed the steps that women need to take to ensure their protection and respect within society, and for them to find the love and dignity that they deserve. All of these measures benefit women and seek to prevent damage to their interests or any form of oppression and unnecessary stress.
In the next section, we will discuss how the Qur'an ensures that women are treated according to their true value and honor. As Allah has revealed, Islam values all people and brings honor, dignity, and respectability to them in both worlds.
All true and lasting solutions to women's problems are found in the Qur'an. Islam, which was revealed to guide humanity to salvation, genuinely values women. Many verses protect women and their rights, for the Qur'an eliminated the prevalent misguided stereotypes of women and gave them a respectable position in society. Our Lord teaches that superiority in His presence is based not on gender, but rather on one's fear and respect of Allah, faith, good character, devotion, and dedication to Him.
Allah has revealed the steps that women need to take to ensure their protection and respect within society, and for them to find the love and dignity that they deserve. All of these measures benefit women and seek to prevent damage to their interests or any form of oppression and unnecessary stress.
In the next section, we will discuss how the Qur'an ensures that women are treated according to their true value and honor. As Allah has revealed, Islam values all people and brings honor, dignity, and respectability to them in both worlds.
From the Book; Maryam: An Exemplary Muslim Woman by HARUN YAHYA
Narrated By Abu Huraira : The Prophet said, "A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be losers. (Bukhari; Volume 007, Book 062, Hadith Number 027)
Do not marry women for their beauty. It is possible that their beauty may destroy them. Do not marry them for their wealth. It is possible that their wealth may make them rebellious. Instead, marry them on the basis of their faith. Truly a black maid with split ears who has faith is better for you. (Ibn Majah - On the Authority of Abdullah Ibn Al-’as)
The Ideal Woman
Excerpt from Hamuddah Abdalati
In order to understand what Islam has established for woman, there is no need to deplore her plight in the pre-Islamic era or in the modern world of today. Islam has given woman rights and privileges which she has never enjoyed under other religious or constitutional systems. This can be understood when the matter is studied as a whole in comparative manner, rather than partially. The rights and responsibilities of a woman are equal to those of man but they are not necessarily identical with them. Equality and sameness are two quite different things. This difference is understandable because man and woman are not identical but they are created equals. With this distinction in mind there is no problem. It is almost impossible to find two identical men or women.
(From the Book; ISLAM IN FOCUS by Hammudah Abdalati)
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