Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. O Allah! I seek refuge in You from knowingly associating partners with You in any way, and I seek Your forgiveness for that which I do not know. Ameen.
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Most religious traditions hold that the history of humanity begins with a man and a woman. As for Islam, the Al-Quran refers to Adam and Hawa as the first ancestors of human beings. They were God's "vicegerent" (khalifah) on earth. Both have been created in the "most beautiful form" (ahsanil taqwim). What we as Muslims must remember, although Adam and Hawa have different functions and responsibilities, it does not make them superior over
the other.
Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. treated the female members of his household and others as equal partners, thus setting an example for Muslims to follow. This tradition has been largely lost in later Islamic history.
In today's world, we have to admit and fight against violence directed at women. Rich or poor, Eastern or Western, liberal or conservative, no society is immune from the disease of violence against women. Millions of women in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia are subjected to various forms of violence every day.
It is important to apply strict rules to prevent violence against women. There should be no tolerance for inflicting physical and mental harm. But experience shows that legislation and punitive measures are not enough. Besides laws, this is a matter of culture and how society deals with violence against women.
Traditional societies, including Muslim countries, have a mixed record of protecting women against violence. It is our moral duty to address the issue of violence against women and strive to protect women's honor and dignity. Violence against women is indeed a betrayal of humanity.
Remember, protecting one's honor and dignity does not required money. All it takes is your awareness and action.
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