Women in the Quran and the Sunna
In Islam
there is absolutely no difference between men and women as far as
their relationship to Allah is concerned,
as both are promised the same reward for good conduct and the
same punishment for evil conduct. The Qur'an says:
And for women are rights over
men similar to those of men over women. (2:226)
The Qur'an, in addressing the
believers, often uses the expression,'believing
men and women' to emphasize the equality of men and women in
regard to their respective duties, rights, virtues and merits. It
says:
For Muslim men and women, for
believing men and women, for devout men and women, for true men
and women, for men and women who are patient and constant, for
men and women who humble themselves, for men and women who give
in charity, for men and women who fast, for men and women who
guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in
Allah's praise, for them has Allah prepared forgiveness and
great reward. (33:35)
This clearly contradicts
the assertion of the Christian Fathers that
women do not possess souls and that they
will exist as sexless beings in the next life.
The Qur'an says that women have souls in
exactly the same way as men and will enter Paradise if they do
good :
Enter into Paradise, you and
your wives, with delight. (43:70)
Who so does that which is
right, and believes, whether male or female, him or her will We
quicken to happy life. (16:97)
The Qur'an admonishes those men
who oppress or ill-treat women:
O you who believe! You are
forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor should you
treat them with harshness, that you may take away part of the
dowry you have given them - except when they have become guilty
of open lewdness. On the contrary live with them on a footing
of kindness and equity. If you take a dislike to them, it may
be that you dislike something and Allah will bring about
through it a great deal of good. (4:19)
My dear sisters in Islam, please take a look at this advice, so
that
you can stay attractive and beautiful for the rest of your
life.
1- To beautify your eyes, lower your gaze
towards strange men, this
will make your eyes pure and shiny.
2- To have attractive lips, always remember to speak the truth.
3- As for blush and rouge, "Modesty" (Haya') is one of the best
brands
and it can be found in any of the Islamic centers.
4- To remove impurites from your face and body, use a soap
called
"Istighfaar". Insha'Allah this soap will remove any bad
deeds.(Ameen)
5- Now about your hair, if any of you has a problem of hair
split ends,
then I suggest "Islamic Hijaab" which will protect your hair
from damage.
6- As for jewellery, beautify your hands with humbleness and
let your
hands be a power to forgive people who hurt your feelings. And
the necklace should be a sign to pardon you fellow brothers and
sisters.
Insha'Allah, if you follow this advice given to you
by the Creator
a beautiful and attractive inner and outer appearance.