Woman Between Islam and Western Society
5. Position of Woman in the Islamic Shari‘ah
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Only a man of noble character will honor
women, and only a man of base intentions
will dishonor them.
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The best among you is he who is best for his
family. Formy family, I am the best of all of you.
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No believing man should hate a believing
woman, for if there is any habit of hers that
displeases him, there will be some other habit
of hers which pleases him.
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The most perfect man of religion is one who
excels in character. The best among you is he
who gives the best treatment to his
womenfolk.
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According to Abu Hurayrah, the Prophet
considered a woman good if she was a delight
to her husband’s gaze, obeyed his wishes
when something had to be done for him, and
placed her person and her wealth entirely at
his disposal.
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The following traditions give a clear indication of
the position that a woman occupies in Islam.
