men are better than women according to drfazl
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Peace be upon you all,
This reading may seem geared towards men if we do not understand the male and female principles in life. The pure/chaste mind (nafs) is to be impregnated with the message of the God(being the male seed). That is what the symbolic story of Isa, son of Mariam is about. And that is why none should die without having faith in that process.
Regarding 2 women to one man, I recall someone stating the point that women become pregnant, and this answers why two women for one man.
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Salaam asdfjk, All
we seem to be missing the physiological component here. Men are physically stronger than women (across a population average). In an economy where physical strength is significant in your ability to create wealth (ie all economies pre-1820) Men are "a degree higher"
It doesn't make them superior.
re 2282 . This must be understood in the context of what it refers to - ie ECONOMIC TRANSATIONS. I've always seen this as a very simple protection clause which the Creator offers women when they are testifying in legal cases which deal with economic transations. Since they may be financially involved with one of the parties there is the risk pressure could be brought to bear on them to bear false testimony. Since another women would be there to back her up in such instances she is less likely to committ perjury. This verse has nothing to do with men being smarter or more honest or having better memories. It is there to project women who are dependent on the support of a male partner or relative. The context makes it clear imo.
That is exactly my understanding. A woman might cover the truth out of fear, fear of losing the male and the community support. So having another woman by her side would help her stand her ground and tell the truth.
Taj
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Male Or Female
One Is SuperiorTo All,
Going by the principles, the male and female again there is a difference, that is the reason why we talk of the two different prinicples. "We have placed the one superior in rank over the other" is what Allah's dictum is. Either say male or female is superior - one over the other; but never equate them on the same ranks. Let female be superior to start with so that we can sort it out later.
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Peace all,
In 432, Allah doesn't specify that He favoured the man on the woman or the woman on the man. "The God has favoured some of you over others" doesn't mean a unique direction.
- And do not envy what the God has favoured some of you over others. For the men is a portion of what they gained, and for the women is a portion of what they gained. And ask God from His favour, God is knowledgeable over all things.
the favors concern blessings, wealth, health, wisdom, knowledge, provision, the children...
The physiological component concerns man and women, the women has her own physical force which is not comparable to the physical force of the man.
The woman and the man have different and supplementary roles at all levels, Praise to the God.
Which of them are superior? It doesn't matter.
The position of the woman evolved and what which is applicable 1400 years ago is not specially valid today.
Peace
Marie -
marie, 004032 004034; 002228; 004011; 002282.
The above are some ayats to say males are a degree above.
We know we shall not belie Allah's challenge that in Quran there is no contradiction you will find between the various verses, however hard you try.
Hence i want to know if you could say crisply say the over all meaning of each ayat, without the meaning of one verse contradicting the other. -
Peace,
I am not clear how this logic 'men superior to women' has been built using the Quran?
When God allows the testimony of a woman to override that of a man in 246-9, does that mean that women are superior to men?
There is some sexism going on this thread without it truly being based on the book of God.
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Peace,
-please, a question related to the last part of 4.34
"if they obey you"
is the quran including obedience (and its corresponding 'ordering') into the husband/wife relationship?
-another question related to the first part
"spend their money"
so, if both contribute working and earning for the family needs, or the wife contributes more, that degree 'over another' desappears, right?
Idolfree, peace,
I don't understand well the application of the male/female principle to the quran addressing men. Could you say in other words, please?
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Salam All,
well said Layth !
And as for Elena What you say seems logical to me and as situations evole the rules do as well. As said Marie, the womens situation, at least in our "developed" countries, is alhamdullelah, not the same as the one 1400 years ago in Arabia.
And anyway - concerning "obeying" Obey only the righteous orders and they needn't be orders anymore but just the logical thing to do if the couple is "mature" and discusses matters...
Elke
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Peace Elena, all,
Peace,
-please, a question related to the last part of 4.34
"if they obey you"
is the quran including obedience (and its corresponding 'ordering') into the husband/wife relationship?
"fa-in ataAAnakum / If they pay heed to you" is connected to "waallatee takhafoonanushoozahunna / As for those women from whom you fear a desertion", after this "advise them, and abandon them in the bedchamber, and separate from them", if she changes her position concerning the desertion.
If she doesn't change her position, and if you fear a split between them, then send a judge from his family and a judge from hers. (435).-another question related to the first part
"spend their money"
so, if both contribute working and earning for the family needs, or the wife contributes more, that degree 'over another' desappears, right?
Exactly!
This is the case of many families currently
For the men is a portion of what they gained, and for the women is a portion of what they gained.(432)
- And to each will be degrees according to what they did, and He will recompense them and they will not be wronged.
Hope that helps
Marie
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Peace be upon you Elena,
Idolfree, peace,
I don't understand well the application of the male/female principle to the quran addressing men. Could you say in other words, please?
I am talking about the positive and negative energies in all things. I will elaborate upon that soon, unless the God wills otherwise.
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Peace be upon you Elena,
Idolfree, peace,
I don't understand well the application of the male/female principle to the quran addressing men. Could you say in other words, please?
I am talking about the positive and negative energies in all things. I will elaborate upon that soon, unless the God wills otherwise.
Peace be upon you Idolfree,
this came to my mind today while I was reading the application of those principles in your post at Solomon thread. Just bringing to your attention so that you tell us when you have elaborated it. )
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Peace be upon you Sister Elena,
I can explain it better by relating it to the chinese understanding of the same principles which they call Yin(fem) and Yang(masc).
I had some notes that I was going to use to explain this because I did not forget your question, but I left them home. I want to be clear when I try to explain this, so please give me one more day. D
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Just a suggestion, But I think it will help a great deal if you take into consideration the natural roles of males and females.
That is our natural instincts.
As men it is our natural instinct to be dominant, leaders, hunters.
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Salaam esimsek100,
Just a suggestion, But I think it will help a great deal if you take into consideration the natural roles of males and females.
That is our natural instincts.
As men it is our natural instinct to be dominant, leaders, hunters.
I disagree!
To dominate, to lead and to hunt are aspects of the human nature. As survival tools, males and famels are born equipped equally with them. The only difference is that males have different weapons than females
Taj
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Peace be upon you Taj,
To dominate, to lead and to hunt are aspects of the human nature. As survival tools, males and famels are born equipped equally with them. The only difference is that males have different weapons than females
Taj, I can understand your defensive position on this because of the abuse men have done to women. But while we are making our path back to the God, we have to leave all the baggage aside.
Please explain the roles of Testosterone and Estrogen, while BOTH male and female have these hormones, men have more testosterone while women have more estrogen, why is that?
Which gender is physically stronger?
This is not about BETTER, it is about ORDER. On your job, do you consider your boss/supervisor as better than you because of the ORDER?
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Peace be upon you Dell,
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But while we are making our path back to the God, we have to leave all the baggage aside."WE" have to? or are you asking women have to?
We means we sister.
First off, I think "baggage" itself is a cheap word used to describe centuries of and continuing abuse. The right word is "justice". Forgive but NEVER forget. Heck, don't forgive and don't forget.
Hmmm, somehow not forgiving seems to go against the reading(quran). Please regain your PEACE sister. You have no enemy in me. I am only trying to reason. If you only knew how much I was on your "side", but we cannot overlook ORDER.
The only people who haven't left their "baggage" aside are those who in one way/other still continue to insists the belief that they are superior like the title of this thread says
Both sides have baggage. Men are not superior than women, each have diferent strengths for different purposes.
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Please explain the roles of Testosterone and Estrogen, while BOTH male and female have these hormones, men have more testosterone while women have more estrogen, why is that?Who has what doesn't got anything to do with anything. The matter of fact is respect and justice which clearly some tyrants still believe belongs soley to them.
Yes, but we will deal with that problem seperately. Right now we were talking about order and the statement was made that women are equal to men in the act of hunting. While thre are women who have developed thierselves to be BETTER, they most likely have hurt themselves in another area.
If anyone agrees, then I will bring up the topic of testosterone and estrogen once again.
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This is not about BETTER, it is about ORDER. On your job, do you consider your boss/supervisor as better than you because of the ORDER?I don't consider a man my boss and if that's what being implied then my answer in the previous post as your end theme being men = superior than women is accurate.
I leave you in Peace, let me know when you are finished trying to make me say other than what I have said. I was using a simple example which you took in the totally wrong manner. Lets say your boss was female, please re read the example and use FEMALE boss, that should help you understand my example.
