Woman in Islamic Shari‘ah
2. The qualities of a believing woman
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realization of God’s greatness and His absolute
power, which is in stark contrast to man’s total
powerlessness. The fear of God completely engulfs
the believer, making him bow before his Maker. In
consequence, he becomes kind to and humble
towards other human beings.
SADAQAH (charity) is the duty of acceding to
others the right to a share in one’s wealth. It makes
one aware that if one’s own needs require the
expenditure of money for their satisfaction, so also
do the needs of others. One is never then oblivious
to the needs of others.
SAWM (fasting) must be practised for the sake of
God. By fasting, man contrasts his own helplessness
with God’s omnipotence, and thanks God for the
food and drink which He has bestowed upon him.
IHSAN (chastity). It is important as it keeps one
pure and guards one against shameful behavior.
The sense of shame which God has given man acts
as a natural deterrent against permissiveness.
DHIKR (remembrance of God). One of the most
important virtues is the frequent: remembrance of
