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**Muslim Women **

All praise is due to Allaah, Lord of all the worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.

Allaah has made man and woman the foundation of mankind. No one can live without the other. If not, there would not have been procreation. That is why Allaah reminds us of this blessings when He says,

“It is He Who has created you from a single person (Adam), and (then) He has created from him his wife (Hawwâ’ (Eve)) in order that he might enjoy the pleasure of living with her.”

We are hereby calling on all those who are talking about woman’s cause to take the following factors into consideration in order to avoid going astray and innovating what Allaah has not permitted and what none of our righteous successors had not done.

One: It should be firmly borne in mind that the only source of determining the identity of both and female and deciding things they share in common and things in which they differ and the responsibilities of each of them is the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger, and not men’s opinions and their desires.

Two: All sincere and true followers of the religion of Islaam should stop those writers whose only intention is to attack the values of this Ummah or turn them into an object of derision at the hand of lust worshippers or those who hate what Allaah revealed.

Three: Using the word ‘freedom’ or ‘liberation’ in every issue relating to women have become an instrument in the hands of ignorant, deluded and evil-intentioned people who seek to disintegrate the Muslims’ social cohesion.

Four: There is no society that toyed with the issue of woman and her values and cast doubt on the Islaamic regulations laid down for her protection and sought to undermine those qualities with which she is distinguished from and qualities with which man is distinguished from her except that the society incurred on itself evils and woes and Allaah afflicted it with what it is trying to escape from.

Five: **The Islaamic religion will never accept extremism in matters relating to woman. Never will Islaam condone the woman being humiliated or relegated to the margins of life. Neither will it accept her being led to moral degeneration. Both paths are extreme. The Ummah should not tolerate the pessimistic bigots nor should it give a chance to those who toy with religious values. **

Sixth Her job in this life and in the society is not based on enslaving her or exploiting her body. The woman rather has rights in the society and family. She has right to attend mosques, she has right to eliminate illiteracy, she has right to give and receive admonition and in receiving and imparting knowledge and education. She has right to enjoin virtues and forbid vices. She has right to improve herself whenever she has a job that is suitable for her naturally and religiously like in the fields of useful knowledge and righteous deeds.

Finally it has to be made clear that a call for equality between male and female in all aspects of life is like a call for impossibility. The true Muslim believes that Allaah created both man and woman and created for each, peculiar qualities. He only made man excelled over woman with a degree. He says,

**“And they (women) have rights (over their husbands as regards living expenses) similar (to those of their husbands) over them (as regards obedience and respect) to what is reasonable, but men have a degree (of responsibility) over them. And Allaah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.”
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wait.. how from a verse about the creation of Adam, and a creation of a partner for Adam did you arrive at all that?

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Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

"And stay in your houses, and do not display yourselves like that of
the times of ignorance" [al-Ahzaab 33:33]

Allaah commanded the Mothers of the Believers and all the Muslim women to stay in their houses, because this is more protecting of their
chastity and keeps them further away from the causes of corruption,
since going out for no need could lead to women making a wanton
display of themselves (tabarruj), just as it could lead to other
evils.

Al-Tirmidhi narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him) said: "The woman is 'awrah [that which should be concealed], and when she goes out the Shaytaan's hopes are raised."

She is described in this manner, and whoever is described in this
manner should be covered. The meaning is that it is disliked for her
to go out and appear before men. It was said in al-Sihaah: everything
that is 'awrah is a cause for concern.

"and when she goes out the Shaytaan's hopes are raised." Al-Tayyibi
said: so long as she is in her house, the Shaytaan has no hope of
tempting her or of tempting people through her, but when she goes out,
he becomes hopeful and makes others look at her, because she is his
net and his greatest trap. (Fayd al-Qadeer, 6/266).

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The meeting together, mixing, and intermingling of men and women in
one place, the crowding of them together, and the revealing and
exposure of women to men are prohibited by the Law of Islam
(Shari'ah). These acts are prohibited because they are among the
causes for fitnah (temptation or trial which implies evil
consequences), the arousing of desires, and the committing of
indecency and wrongdoing.

Among the many proofs of prohibition of the meeting and mixing of men
and women in the Qur'aan and Sunnah are:

Verse No. 53 of Surat al-Ahzab, or the Confederates (Interpretation of the meaning); "...for anything ye want, ask them from before a screen: that makes for greater purity for your hearts and for theirs..."

In explaining this Verse, Ibn Kathir (May Allaah have mercy on him)
said: "Meaning, as I forbade you to enter their rooms, I forbid you to
look at them at all. If one wants to take something from a woman, one
should do so without looking at her. If one wants to ask a woman for
something, the same has to be done from behind a screen."

The Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him) enforced separation
of men and women even at Allaah's most revered and preferred place,
the mosque. This was accomplished via the separation of the women's
rows from the men's; men were asked to stay in the mosque after
completion of the obligatory prayer so that women will have enough
time to leave the mosque; and, a special door was assigned to women.
Evidence of the foregoing are:

Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) said that after Allah's
Messenger (May peace and blessings be upon him) said "as-Salamu
'Alaykum wa Rahmatullah' twice announcing the end of prayer, women
would stand up and leave. He would stay for a while before leaving.
Ibn Shihab said that he thought that the staying of the Prophet (May
peace and blessings be upon him) was in order for the women to be able
to leave before the men who wanted to depart." Narrated by al-Bukhari
under No. 793.

Abu Usayd al-Ansari narrated that he heard Allah's Messenger (May
peace and blessings be upon him) say to the women on his way out of
the mosque when he saw men and women mixing together on their way
home:

*'Give way (i.e., walk to the sides) as it is not appropriate for you
to walk in the middle the road.' Thereafter, women would walk so close
to the wall that their dresses would get caught on it. *

Narrated by Abu Dawood in "Kitab al-Adab min Sunanihi, Chapter: Mashyu an-Nisa Ma'ar-Rijal fi at-Tariq."We know that the intermingling, mixing and crowding together of men and women is part of today's unavoidable yet regrettable affliction in most places, such as markets, hospitals, colleges, etc., but:

· We will not willfully choose or accept mixing and crowding,
particularly in religious classes and council meetings in Islamic
Centers.

· We take precautions to avoid meeting and mixing of men and women as much as possible while at the same time achieving desired goals and
objectives. This result can be achieved by designating separate places
assigned for men and women, using different doors for each, utilizing
modern means of communication such as microphones, video recorders
etc., and expediting efforts to have enough female teachers to teach
women, etc.

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Etiquettes for Women
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a) In talking: women should not talk seductively (Al-A7zaab 32) (O Consorts of the Prophet! ye are not like any of the (other) women: if
ye do fear (Allah), be not too complaisant of speech, lest one in
whose heart is a disease should be moved with desire: but speak ye a
speech (that is) just.

b) In walking: (An-Nuur: 31) God Almighty said: (and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden
ornaments.) Muslim women should be as described here: (Al-Qasas: 25)
(Afterwards one of the (damsels) came (back) to him, walking
bashfully. She said: “My father invites thee that he may reward thee
for having watered (our flocks) for us.” So when he came to him and
narrated the story, he said: “Fear thou not: (well) hast thou escaped
from unjust people.”)

c) ** In movement**: she should not bend and twist like the ones mentioned in the Noble Hadith as ((the bending benders)). She should not like the women of the jahilliya period who were over adorned.

d) Women have to avoid all what can be seductive of perfume or make up that ought to be used at home, not on the streets nor when meeting with men.

e) There should be caution in having a man sit alone with a woman
without a ‘mi7rim’. The A7aadiith Ash-Shariifah forbade this and said:
“The third is the devil”. Fire and firewood should not come together.
Women, should not be alone with a man, especially with male relatives
of the husband. A 7adiith went: (“Do not enter on a woman”. They said:
“God’s messenger. What about the relatives of the husband?” He said:
“The relatives of the husband are death.”) That is, the cause of
destruction because a man may sit for long and there is danger in
this.

f) The meeting should be limited to what the needs dictate and what
the joint work necessitates without the exaggeration that could lead
the woman to ignore her duties or make her susceptible to people’s
evil talk or keeps her from the holy role of taking care of the house
and bringing up generations.

http://www.themodernreligion.com/women/free-mixing-qaradawi.html

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Islam main parday kay ahkamat or UNO ka Social Engineering Program (Sep 05, 04

Maujuda Aalami Halaat Mein Khawateen ka Kirdaar -**

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The reason why I started this topic is because , I see Pakistan drifting fast into lack of modesty, increase in behayayi and "enlightened moderation". When our leaders use such words, why can't they clearly differentiate between certain thibgs. Yes karo kari, injustice to women and all that is punishable under Islamic law. WHy is it that when someone talks of women's rights in islam, people automatically automate it with women's opression. There is no moderate or extremist but only on straight path of islam in which if islam says cover than cover. No questions. Already so much fitna is going on. It will not be far when AIDS really will be our problem and it may well spread from the elite.

Like it or not, the speed with which our country is going towards the darkness of immodesty and free mixing of men and women, even the Western countries would feel ashamed. The type of tight shalwar kamez for women + the new dirty fashion is even worst than what a Western women wears. It is far more appealing. Shame on all such women. May Allah guide them. Men who look at them are equally bad! People used to be so nice just a decade ago, now you see this "modernism" at such a fast pace. May Allah save us from this evil. I am saying all this because I just feel that If I do not speak against it, I will be guilty. Allah will equally punish us if we do not speak against evil. What is bad is bad. I do not belong to any Islamic party, nor am I a "matoo". Just a simple Muslim who just feels that something is really going wrong with our people. Most of us are seeing our country go into this kind of darkness , yet we are numb. Tomorrow it would become a problem for all.

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If only the same level of dedication was evident in elevating the miserable status of women in Muslim countries, as can be found in online discussions on the subject.

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Only Islam guarantees that high status for women and that is what many talk about 24/7!

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Quran and Pardah

Role of Women in Islam **

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r we talking religion or culture here????

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*Originally posted by armughal: *
r we talking religion or culture here????
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Its kind of an overlapping issue.

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Why are men more worried about the conduct of women than women themselves? Why don't you get more perplexed about the baigharati of the men in the market place whre they stare unashamed at any female between the ages of 6 and 156?

In a male dominated society which you proclaim is "going wrong" the correct assumption would arrive at the dorrstep of the male, you would assume that it was them who was the casue, rather than the lack of pardah, due to many translations and mistranslations by MEN.

But of course, who likes to blame their own.

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The blame lies on both parties. But according to Islam the onus to cover up is on the women. Look it up.

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*Originally posted by hiccup: *
Why are men more worried about the conduct of women than women themselves? Why don't you get more perplexed about the baigharati of the men in the market place whre they stare unashamed at any female between the ages of 6 and 156?

In a male dominated society which you proclaim is "going wrong" the correct assumption would arrive at the dorrstep of the male, you would assume that it was them who was the casue, rather than the lack of pardah, due to many translations and mistranslations by MEN.

But of course, who likes to blame their own.
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Men staring at women in our country is as disgusting. I have been in quarrels with such people often. Why is it that you never talked about it? Now that I opened a thread about women's covering that is equally important, the criticism is on men. Who is denying the point you just raised, its just that here the topic of the thread if you read it carefully is WOMEN.

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*Originally posted by laeeqkhan: *

Men staring at women in our country is as disgusting. I have been in quarrels with such people often. Why is it that you never talked about it? Now that I opened a thread about women's covering that is equally important, the criticism is on men. Who is denying the point you just raised, its just that here the topic of the thread if you read it carefully is WOMEN.
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And if you are reading carefully I am saying you as a man haven't a right to talk about such issues, simply becasue as a man you will never understand what it is like to be a woman nor do you know how allah miah intended a woman to live her life. Words that mean thus to do mean something else to each person.

I just think it ironic that (as sahar stated in annother thread so aptly) that the enforcers of allah miahs laws upon the women are always men.

But then I dont really care, so carry on.

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all you did was spew out religious verses and hadith - why not do this in religion forum?

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and why the hell do you care so much about women? Honestly - should we go wife-hunting for you?

Good grief.

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Well well…Look at the anger spewed by the above two on just quoting verses from the Quran and the ahadith. I understand it is hard to digest reality sometimes. Allah has made clear the role of men and women quite well. Everyone has a right to talk about any issues if it is in the Quran and Sunnah. The Prophet :saw: said tell others even if it is an ayah. It didn’t talk about a Quran for women and a Quran for men. Since you people do not understand the concept of “Qawwaam”, go read and learn.

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You make a statement which is really an opinion and then tag on verses at the end of your post. You make NO EFFORT to make a logical connection between the verse and your statement. Instead you think that by quoting religious text, your theories are correct. And that's just abusing the Quran.

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[QUOTE]
*Originally posted by PyariCgudia: *
You make a statement which is really an opinion and then tag on verses at the end of your post. You make NO EFFORT to make a logical connection between the verse and your statement. Instead you think that by quoting religious text, your theories are correct. And that's just abusing the Quran.
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“And they (women) have rights (over their husbands as regards living expenses) similar (to those of their husbands) over them (as regards obedience and respect) to what is reasonable, but men have a degree (of responsibility) over them. And Allaah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.”

"And stay in your houses, and do not display yourselves like that of
the times of ignorance" [al-Ahzaab 33:33]

You don't see a connection between the two verses above and the laeeqkhan's opinion?? Pretty self explanatory to me. But hey, if you want to ignore it, then by all means, happy arguing.

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Just quote the verses from the Quran and leave it at that. They are pretty self-explanatory and then these whining females won't have reason to attack you.

Then again knowing most of the women on this forum they'll still have a go at you for daring to quote Quranic verses. It just shows up there own insecurities so they want to put a stop to it.

How refreshing it would be to see someone to come out and say, yes you are right - I should wear Hijab but I haven't got the will-power or Imaan yet but Inshallah soon, I'm trying my best. But then that would be as likely as meeting a killer koala bear residing in a small cottage in Cornwall.