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Women in Islam
Prepared by Jack Mahoney
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R oles of Women in the Qur¶an
Men and women are equal
R evelations directed to ³men & women´ (33:35)
What truly matters is not male/female, butwhether they believe in Allah (9:71, 4:124)
Provisions for the physical & financial well-beingof women (2:236, 2:240)
Men and women are not equal
Daughters inherit half as much property
Valued mostly as mothers and wives
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Surah 4: ³The Women´
19-25: The treatment of wives, and proper courtship
32: Fair treatment of women
34: R oles of husbands in regard to wivesand their loyalty
There are numerous unnamed womenthroughout the Qur¶an that are mentioned,such as the wives of the prophet.
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Importance of Mary Maryam (Mary, Mother of Jesus) is the
only woman named in the entire Qur'an.
Mary, mother of Christ (3:35-37, 42-47,
19: 16-29)
Virgin conception and role as mother of
the ³Messiah´ recognized in the Qur¶an
Chosen by and obedient to Allah
There are some references to Elizabeth,though she is never named (3:37-41,
19:1-15)
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Modern Muslim Women (R eformed Areas)
America, Europe, parts of Middle East
Women, as well as men, are encouraged to
become as educated as they can
R ight to an official position in a mosque isdisputed by many (Female Imam one day?)
Fully emancipated
Enjoy all rights and privileges that men
have Are not second grade members of
community
Following Hijab is often optional
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Modern Muslim Women (Conservative Areas)
Africa, most of Middle East, Asia
R eligious law often heavily enforced in public
A Burka, which covers all parts of the body except the
eyes are often mandatory for women Women prevented from being employed, not allowed
to drive, vote, hold office or seek divorce.
given very few rights, they are rarely allowed to
testify in court Honor killings are still a major problem
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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Ingrid Mattson New president of the "Islamic
Society of North America´
Professor of Islamic Studies and
Director of Islamic Chaplaincy Dr. Mattson earned her Ph.D. in
Islamic Studies from the
University of Chicago in 1999.
Her research is focused onIslamic law and society.
Convert from Catholicism, first
woman to lead the organization.
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Summary
Mary only woman specifically mentioned in the Qur¶an,she is mentioned several times and in many places.
The Qur¶an makes several references to the equality of
Women, emphasizing modesty over subjection Modern Muslim Woman are often subject to the laws of
their respective areas; some strict, others free.
Women are gaining power and influence
Materials from: Janel Alimboyoguen, Gwyneth Calipjo, Julia Conley, Elly Guadarram,
Leslie Kincaid, John Michael R eyes, Max Altshuld, Subhan Ayoubi, Cierra Cass, Chad
Greer, Dani Lencioni, Gina Belmonte, Taylor Chaput, Katrina Gould and Lindsay Smith