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yonosmiah · 2 months

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International Women's Day: Celebrating Women in Islam and the West

International Women's Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8th, is a global celebration of women's achievements and a call for continued progress towards gender equality. This day resonates across cultures, including both Islamic and Western traditions.

From an Islamic Perspective:

Islam emphasizes the dignity and respect due to all people, men and women. The Quran highlights several women as figures of strength and leadership, such as Khadija (RA), the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) first wife, and Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Equality in Reward: Islamic teachings emphasize that piety and good deeds are the true measures of worth in God's eyes, regardless of gender. Both men and women are promised equal reward for righteous actions (Quran 3:195).

Education and Contribution: Islam encourages women to seek knowledge and contribute to society. Khadija (RA) was a successful businesswoman who provided crucial support for the Prophet's (PBUH) mission.

Respect and Compassion: The Quran instructs men to treat their wives with kindness and respect (Quran 4:19). Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is known for his respect towards women, urging his followers to "treat women well" (Hadith narrated by Muslim).

From a Western Perspective:

Western thought has seen significant advancements in women's rights movements. IWD emerged from early 20th-century labor movements in Europe and North America, focusing on issues like voting rights and fair working conditions for women.

Gender Equality: The Western concept of gender equality emphasizes equal opportunities and rights for men and women in all aspects of life, including education, employment, and political participation.

Empowerment and Agency: Western feminism often highlights women's empowerment and agency, encouraging them to challenge traditional gender roles and pursue their goals.

Celebrating Achievements: IWD is a platform to celebrate the achievements of women in various fields, from science and technology to politics and the arts.

Convergence and Shared Values:

Despite their different cultural contexts, both Islamic and Western perspectives on IWD share core values. Both traditions celebrate women's contributions, advocate for fairness and respect, and envision a future where women have the opportunity to thrive.

International Women's Day presents a valuable opportunity to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality and the ongoing challenges. By acknowledging the contributions of women from diverse backgrounds and working together across cultures, we can work towards a more just and equitable world for all.

#IWD2024 #WomenEmpowerment #InternationalWomensDay #EqualityForAll #EmpowerHer #IslamicFeminism #InclusiveProgress #WomensRights #UnityInDiversity #IslamAndWomen

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dbiinfotech · 2 months

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International Women's Day: Celebrating Women in Islam and the West

From an Islamic Perspective:

From a Western Perspective:

Empowerment and Agency: Western feminism often highlights women's empowerment and agency, encouraging them to challenge traditional gender roles and pursue their goals.

Celebrating Achievements: IWD is a platform to celebrate the achievements of women in various fields, from science and technology to politics and the arts.

Convergence and Shared Values:

#IWD2024 #WomenEmpowerment #IslamAndWomen #WomensRights #InternationalWomensDay #EqualityForAll #EmpowerHer #UnityInDiversity #IslamicFeminism #InclusiveProgress

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rimshaisnothere · 9 years

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http://thesalafifeminist.blogspot.ca/2015/07/theory-vs-reality-ummahs-failure.html

#salafifeminist #muslimah #muslimwomen #islamandwomen

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rimshaisnothere · 9 years

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After seeing the rising number of Facebook statuses and lectures being shared by mashaayikh and ustaadhs about domestic violence - all of which are deeply appreciated - and related discussions about divorce, a woman's right to khul', and so on, what has really been weighing on my mind is the ease with which we speak about the technicalities - e.g. "No woman should ever be abused; abuse is a valid reason for a woman to seek and receive divorce" - and the continuing difficulty to actually implement those legal rulings.

Muslim women across the world, whether in the East or the West, face an incredibly difficult challenge in having their right to khul' even *acknowledged,* let alone respected. Woman after woman has been turned back by imams and shaykhs who 'mean well' and 'don't want to break up families' and are told, "sister, be patient; sister, your reward is with Allah; sister, don't be hasty." Few of those women know that the Shari'ah has given them provision to escape such a tormented existence; of those who do know, many of them are told by the men in authority, those of 'knowledge,' that they - as women - do not understand that "marriage is serious," "a family is serious," and that "you cannot just interpret Islamic law as you wish."

And then we wonder why women run away from home, we wonder why Muslim women seek divorce through secular courts instead of through Islamic provisions, we wonder why so many women find solace in the progressive Muslim movement, where such statements are not tolerated.

I'm not going to claim that all such leaders or imams are misogynstic or hateful of women at heart.

What I *am* saying is that the majority of them will simply never know or understand the emotional, psychological, and physical torture that women endure in their marriages.

What I *am* saying is that a lack of pro-active female scholarship, and a lack of direct influence from those women, is part of the problem that the mantra of "have patience, sister" remains the go-to advice for women who show up at the Imam's office bruised and battered, both outwardly and inwardly.

What I *am* saying is that just as men tell us women that we can never understand the fitnah of women, so too can they never understand the fitnah of *being* a woman, of being marginalized, of being silenced; of being told that we will never truly understand Islam, that we are incapable of understanding our own God-given rights, that unless we obey the status quo, no matter how many degrees or ijaazas we have, we will never be knowledgeable enough to be taken seriously, to be given our rights unless there is a man standing in front of us and speaking for us and who is willing to fight for us every step of the way.

This Ummah has failed its women. This Ummah, and its leaders, its students of knowledge, its scholars - many of whom are men - has failed its women. This Ummah prefers to treat the incident of Thabit ibn Qays and his wife as an aberration or an isolated incident, rather than evidence for a woman to leave a marriage she cannot tolerate. This Ummah prefers that its women are tortured and die at the hands of those who have been enjoined with Qawwamah, those who have been entrusted with a serious Amaanah, those whom we should be able to trust wholeheartedly, not live in terror of.

O Allah, You are the One Who hears the du'a of the oppressed. O Allah, You are the One Who tests those Whom You love. O Allah, You are the One Who is All-Knowing, All-Wise, Most Just. O Allah, grant this Ummah, men and women, Taqwa that we may not abuse the authority You have entrusted with. O Allah, grant this Ummah, men and women, the courage to speak and stand and fight for the truth. O Allah, grant this Ummah, men and women, the ability to fight against oppression and injustice and to spread justice in the land. O Allah, grant this Ummah, men and women, the ability to implement your Divine Laws in the most beautiful and perfect of ways, that no man, woman, or child suffer oppression in Your Name.

Rabbanaa, taqabbal du'a.

source: The Salafi Feminist

https://www.facebook.com/TheSalafiFeminist/posts/420937484756635

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