The Dignity of Women in ISLAM: A SCIENCE OF DIVINE WISDOM

The Dignity of

Women in Islam

A science of divine wisdom

Mustafa Nooruddin

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First Published by Notion Press 2014

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ISBN: 978-93-83808-20-5

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Introduction into Our Women’s Affairs

BY MUSTAFA NOORUDDIN N.K.D

BISMILLAH IR RAHMAN IR RAHEEM

Alhamdo lillahe vasalamun a’la ebadehillazinastafa AA’ allaho khairun amma yushrekoon. How allazee khalaqakum min nafsin vah’edatin VA khalaqa minha zavjaha VA bassa minhoma rijalan kaseeran VA nisa AA, vattaqullah allazee tasaaaloona behi Val arh’aam; subh’anallazee khalaqal azvaja kullaha. Amma ba’ad

Women’s issues in Islam deliberately brought to controversy and were made highly controversial by those who misinterpreted Islam and its office Qur’an. It is agreed by the justice loving class that the rights granted to women in the Qur’an and by Muhammad Rasulullah s.a.w. saw a revolutionary change in the Muslim society of an early era. It is regretful to mention that while original Islam was hijacked by the usurpers after the demise of Rasulullah s.a.w., this Right was also snatched by the male dominated ruling class in the name of religion and reverts back to pre-Islamic norms. After centuries, the West realized how brutally they treated women and simply used them like a tool just 200 years ago.

They introduced women’s liberation programmes and laws neglecting the teachings of the Quran. Alas! It was the beginning of the destruction. The West snatched the chastity and modesty of women in the name of liberation and made her a commodity. In other words, she is still in the claws of unorganized laws of humans who uses her as a toy. The current situation is like a war between genders and fashions in westernized societies around the world with reference to women.

It is time that Muslims realize how to secure the prestige and dignity of more than half the population of the world, who are none but women. For a wider and better understanding we will try to discuss the following points:

Legal Rights of Women in Islam, Succession, Mehar, polygamy, her sole right of divorce, marriage after iddah are a few of them.

Ending domestic and outside violence against women

Women in Society: Political Participation

Gender Equality in Islam & Spiritual Role of Women

An Islamic Perspective on Sexuality

An Islamic Perspective on Hijab (veil)

Role of woman as mother, wife, sister and daughter

Questioner regarding Menses, Pregnancy, Abortion, Iddah etc.

Contents

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1. Independence, Women and Security

2. Islam Enhances the Dignity of Women

3. Made Easy Procedures Of Marriage In Islam And Importance Of Mehar

4. Mehar

5. Un Islamic Practises In Marriage Ceremony

6. Sexual Manners And Recommended Pleasures In Islam

7. Relations of Husband And Wife Their Rights And Duty Over Each Other

8. Rights Of Wife Over Husband

9. Mother

10. Modern Woman As A House Wife

11. Inheritance & Succession Rights of Women

12. Talaaq Divorce Not Entertained

13. Marriage outside The Fold of Islam

14. Science and Divine Wisdom In Permission of Marriages Up to Four Wives

15. Plan to Marry More than One Wife

16. Hikmah Behind the Marriages of Rasulullah(S.a.w.)

17. Daughters of Islam

18. Moulatona Fathima First Lady of Universe

19. Moulatona Sayeda Zaineb A.S. Heroine Of Karbala

Summary Points To Remember

Independence, Women and Security

All women are blessed with equal feminine characters by Allah taala ( God Almighty ) irrespective of their religion and caste. Normally softer in behaviour, spreading their fragrance like a flower in the form of a mother, wife, daughter or sister. Hence their security and protection is the responsibility of a male dominated society.

Talking of Independence, many countries in the world today practise freedom of course India is also a Republic and people are independent, but are we not building a huge military presence for our security? The same question is here. Our women are independent, they can do whatever they like, go wherever they like, but where is the security? We spend millions on military to be strong and protected but are we building our society to be strong and protected? Every man needs basic education to know and respect women. Fear of god, respectfulness and shyness are the basic foundation of literacy. Where is such education given in any school or college?

Every woman also needs an escort. Who will be the escort for her? Very simply, her dress, her Rida Burkha will escort her. Muslims do not claim that wearing a purda or burkha or any other veil is an intellectual property of Muslims. Rather, it applies to all sect and religion of women for their security. Independence cannot be enjoyed without security. Some women think that wearing a veil is out of fashion and only illiterate non civilized, non social and old ladies wear burkhas. I say to them rather they are uncivilized who wear little clothes. Allah Taala(God) has taught human beings how to stitch and wear proper clothes for over 6600 years ago upon the hands of Prophet Noah A.S.

We see Virgin Mary wearing the veil with Jesus.

If any one feels that wearing a burkha means you are a Muslim, you can stitch your type of modest dress like Christian nuns wearing robes. I say why only nuns? All Christian women should wear it and a white scarf because it has meaning of sprituality People look on them with respect automatically security is enhanced and dignity of women is maintained Today in order to live a modern life style and also maintain the dignity of mumenaat (faithful women) Aqa Moula, H.H. Dr.syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin sahib R.A. has carved out (Rida) a modest dress for every dawoodi Bohrawomen mandatory with lots of freedom and meaning in it. It resembles eternity in fashioning a much different Muslim Ummah in general and has created the identity that these are the Dawoodi bohra muslims.

I think if every society works for their women’s approach and security and makes their identity strong, definitely their women’s dignity will be enhanced.

A MUSLIM WOMAN IN RIDA WAS IDENTIFIED AND CHOSEN TO WIN FIRST PRIZE FOR DRESS FASHION SHOW RECENTLY

Islam Enhances the Dignity of Women

In all walks of life from birth to death Islam has looked in all the small matters of humanity and women, in particular there is a chapter on women in the Qur’an named Nisa. Islam has formulated all rules do’s and don’t’s in regard to human relations exactly as per creation because the creater is Allah Taala. He has provided a complete catalog for human civilization and family maintenance for all periods regardless of nation, color and caste in the form of the Qur’an. Islam enhanced the dignity of women as it has to be eternally, and taught humans their behaviour and gifted it with nature.

It is the nature’s gift that males are attracted naturally towards females irrespective of race and color. Just like magnets of opposite poles.If they are not attracted then they are defective. It sounds rather more dangerous for females than males. As a result, the wise women will not come openly to any male. The eyes of men are greedy to look at any attractive women anywhere, any time. Then what should be the weapon against lustful eyes? What can a woman do against a society of males?

Self Reserving from strangers

We should learn here that wearing half or a small amount of clothes in public is dangerous and it is against women’s dignity. Dress should be such that it is comfortable for you as well as for others’ eyes while sitting, standing up or walking, or while praying or doing any work.The best dress is the Rida Wear, a moderate dress which hides all the parts of your body.

Head scarf a must

In Christianity also we find Virgin Mary wearing a head scarf on a veil. Opening your head and hair are open invitations to lust and sex.In the past ages females used to invite their husbands for a sexual reunion by opening their hair.They were not illiterates or literate but they understood the common sense and signs.Opening your head and hair in public also invites shaitan (the evil spirits) who want to cling to each hair which is opened.

Hair is a source of beauty to a woman that’s why women are not allowed to cut their hair in Islam and males are advised not to trim their beards. If a woman cuts her hair she restricts her beauty of nature and hair growth margin by margin each time. Similarly if a man shaves off his beard he multiplies the growth each time. The men argue that if they remove the beard they look smart. Imagine if a lion removes his beard how will it look? If we observe, Allah Taala has created males more beautiful and stronger than females.But rather we see men are trying to become like women.

A woman is advised to open her hair and adorn herself for her husband and none else. In present times, women come out with fully adorned opened hair and cut clothes for whom?

Is it not an open challenged call for men that if you are really a man come to me? A sight of any naked part of a female creates sexual material for a male, which is an invitation and they are seriously aroused. They either opt for a retirement from there or control themselves seriously. By doing so, their sexual feelings get damaged and they slowly become senseless for their sexual call towards their wives. The third degree person rather answers their call and trys to acquire them either by kind, or force what we call rape .and the dignity of these women is attacked and tortured.

Rape in the city whom to blame?

When a woman comes out adorning herself without a Rida or any veil four devils join to accompany her.one in front two by her side and one at back. The devil which is at front of the lady announces to every one’s attention look here this lady invites your attention.The people automatically turns towards her The devil by the right side of the lady asks her to be proud of her since every body’s watching her only and she is genius.The devil at her left side secretly steals feelings of people and says how about this lady come on make a move have it she is an ideal piece for love and sex. The devil at her back is of jealousy creates jealousy in other women’s mind and back bites. see this lady how much proudy her charcter seems bad don’t talk with her.

Considering all males are the same, particularly with females, do you want the government or anybody else to control the sexual feelings of all the males? It is the woman, she is responsible for arousing the feelings of males herself. What will you do if you have some precious stones or metal or confidential documents with you? Will you advertise and show them in the street and roam? You will be labeled a fool or anybody may attack you and you might be killed. You have to hide it, preserve it safely. Just as women are more precious, their dignity must be enhanced by preserving them safely.

In spite of all these reservations, if a person behaves like an animal and there is alleged misbehaviour or rape, no vakalat should be allowed on his behalf and he is to be taken and beaten in police custody till he understands humanity and repents sincerely and he is really sorry for what he has done. The media need not popularize a rape because it highlights a blot on society and also the public cannot intervene or handle law.

Do not roam in the street unnecessarily

A wise woman will never come out in the street unnecessarily alone. If it is necessary then a male should accompany her.Or she should wear a hijab, the best of moderate dress, a reservation from strangers.She should not adorn herself except in her home for her husband. In the name of religion many women are exploited. No woman should go personally to any saint sadhu pandit moulavi padri or father to discuss any personal issue. Remember, they are male first. Rather, you can send your messenger if at all you want to ask any issue or solve it. Nowadays mobile phone is enough.

Rasullullah s.a.w. never gave permission to any woman to meet him personally for any reason, instead all prominent ladies of Arab and all women related personal issues were carried out through his s.a.w.’s wives only. Who can be more holy than s.a.w? For him s.a.w. had the best character of universe. Allah Taala has sealed on s.a.w’s character and said Innaka la ala kholoqin azeem. Indeed you have the very high character for no other saint or prophet this title has been given. All saintly men should learn from s.a.w. character.

All civilized citizens will agree that it is a husband’s duty to go out and earn bread for their family while home can be looked after by the wife. A wife should always rest satisfied with her husband’s earnings, whatever it is, and try to maintain the family within that.

When women go out to earn money, at what cost? Do you know women are not safe anywhere where there are males? At the workplace, in the bazaar, at bus and railway stations, inside trains etc. Just as a magnet attracts there is a risk of attraction. I ask why our learned society doesn’t understand this simple natural thing.We do take it very lightly that nothing is like that or nothing happens or what to do.With the exception of certain jobs which may be dignified jobs, in the case of others why do they send their daughters, mothers, wives and sisters to work outside where there are males? Of course they come back with some money, but does this really benefit their family?

Female education is not for the commercial purpose, but to enlight the family with divine knowledge and produce home healthy children and bring them up with true values. It indeed makes a strong community and builds a strong nation. The dignity of a nation is handled by the true principles taught by a mother to her son.

However the following jobs can be dignified for women, and Islam does not restrict a woman in being a medical practitioner, doctor, or nurse or gynaecologist who attends and visits female patients. A teacher who teaches female students, an advocate who does not tell lies and who maintains dignity with clients. A social worker who works for the cause of a nation, or ladies and children, but they should remain under veil whenever they have to meet their male counterpart.Similarly, when a woman heads a business or industry she should remain within her dignity for any deal or workshop or a conference. Many intelligent people (males) are never interested in direct ladies appearance, they rather talk or complete business or a deal only. Islam does not restrict any woman from doing a dignified job, but it restricts for undignified jobs.

A house maid, a cobbler, a butcher

Becoming a personal secretary of a male.

Air hostess or hotel assistant serving wine.

Working hard, carrying firewood, stones or bricks on the head.

are undignified jobs in Islam for women:

The acts of Dancing, singing in front of males or open camera.

are Haraam for a woman in Islam

FILM ACTRESSES ARE NOT REAL HEROINES IN LIFE.

To follow and adopt the style of female characters in films produced in the name of entertainment is non sense and does a very bad and in correct impression on young minds and invites them for lust and sex while real love is eternal reserved for Allahtaalah (God Almighty) only to whom all will return one day.

Woman servant or maid Why?

Have you ever wondered why women go to work to other’s houses as maids? The reason is clear no family support, cannot remarry, no education.

Have you ever wondered why people hire house