Woman Between Islam and Western Society
5. Position of Woman in the Islamic Shari‘ah
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Here was a common woman criticizing the ruler of
an empire, and the latter withdrawing his words.
The right of absolute freedom of expression as we
find in this incident, is a clear indication that
woman has been granted her full rights in Islamic
society.
HOME MANAGEMENT IS NOT AN INFERIOR
TASK
A certain woman called Nasibah once came to the
Prophet Muhammad and said: “O Messenger of
God, Men have excelled in meriting the rewards of
the Hereafter. They join the Friday prayer, attend
congregations and perform
jihad.
Then what is left
for us women to do?” The Prophet replied, “O
Nasibah, if your manner of living with your
husband is proper and obedient, such conduct in
itself is equal to all the actions performed by men,
which you have just mentioned. “
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In modern times, as a result of perverted thinking,
managing a home is considered inferior to work
done outside the home. But Islam gives the same
place of honor to both kinds of work, it being a fact
that both are equally important. On this score,
