Ch 5: Misconception 2
Islam oppresses women:
The images of the
typical Muslim woman include wearing the veil, being forced to stay home, and
is forbidden to drive vehicles are all common in
most of peoples' thoughts. Although some Muslim
countries may have laws that oppress women, this should not be considered as
coming from Islam. Many of these countries do not rule
by any kind of
Shari'ah (Islamic law), but
rather they introduce their own cultural standpoints on the issue of gender
equity.
Islam on the other hand gives men
and women different roles and equity between the two is
laid down in the Holy Qur'an and the example of the
Prophet (peace be upon him). Islam sees a woman, whether single or married, as a
respectful individual in the society who has rights to own and dispose of her
property and earnings. A marriage gift is given by the
groom to the bride for her own personal use, and she keeps her own family name
rather than taking her husband's name. Both men and
women are expected to dress in a way that is modest and
dignified. The Messenger of God (peace be upon him)
said: "The most perfect in faith amongst believers is
he who is best in manner and kindest to his wife."
Violence of any kind towards women
and forcing them against their will for anything is not
allowed in Islam . A Muslim marriage is a simple, legal
agreement in which either partner is free to include
conditions.
Marital customs thus vary widely from
country to country. Divorce is not common, although it
is acceptable as a last resort. According to Islam, a Muslim girl cannot be
forced to marry against her will: her parents simply
suggest young men they think may be suitable to
her. This is
the freedom of Islam that gives it to woman while she has no right to do
anything in the darkness age of Europe.
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