Islam also teaches that men and women are equal in the sight of Allah. They are individually accountable for their actions, and will be judged equally by Allah.However, although men and women are equal, they are not the same. They have different purposes. It is part of Allah’s design and purpose for men and women to have different physical characteristics; likewise it is the duty of a man to Islam also teaches that men and women are equal in the sight of Allah.
They are individually accountable for their actions, and will be judged equally by Allah.However, although men and women are equal, they are not the same. They have different purposes. It is part of Allah’s design and purpose for men and women to have different physical characteristics; likewise it is the duty of a man to provide for the financial needs of his family, and for a woman to look after the home and family.Some of these differences and responsibilities are mentioned in the following words from the Qur’an:O Prophet, direct thy wives and daughters and the women of the believers that they should pull down their outer cloaks from their heads over their faces. This will make it possible for them to be distinguished so that they will not be molested.Surah 33:59Wives have rights corresponding to those which the husbands have, in equitable reciprocity, though, in certain situations men would have the final word and would thus enjoy a preference.
Surah 2:229 Men are appointed guardians over women, because of that in respect of which Allah has made some of them excel others, and because men spend of their wealth.Surah 4:35 Young women in Iran Although the rights of women are different to those of men, they do have the right to choose whom they marry, to divorce, to study, to own property, to conductprovide for the financial needs of his family, and for a woman to look after the home and family.Some of these differences and responsibilities are mentioned in the following words from the Qur’an:O Prophet, direct thy wives and daughters and the women of the believers that they should pull down their outer cloaks from their heads over their faces. This will make it possible for them to be distinguished so that they will not be molested.Surah 33:59Wives have rights corresponding to those which the husbands have, in equitable reciprocity, though, in certain situations men would have the final word and would thus enjoy a preference.Surah 2:229 Men are appointed guardians over women, because of that in respect of which Allah has made some of them excel others, and because men spend of their wealth.Surah 4:35 Young women in Iran Although the rights of women are different to those of men, they do have the right to choose whom they marry, to divorce, to study, to own property, to conduct
