Misconceptions about Women in Islam

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Dr. Jamal Badawi
Last Update June 24, 2022
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Dr. Jamal Badawi
Member of The International Union of Muslim Scholars

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Qur’an mentions creating male and female from the same soul, a “divine breath”, which means that there is no spiritual superiority or inferiority inherent in Islam. Rather, it is a matter of what men and women do. So, there is absolute equality between men and women in Islam.

Islam emphasizes the dignity of the human whether he or she is with faith or without faith; this dignity applies to women as much as it applies to men. All are given the divine breath – a symbol of spirituality that Allah (s) endowed human beings with.

The Qur’an speaks of the notion of humankind being on earth as trustees of Allah (s). When the Qur’an mentions this dignified role, to live on this earth, develop and benefit from it, the Book of God does not distinguish between men and women. There is no distinction that men are the custodians on this earth, rather it is the responsibility of both men and women to inherit the earth as lawful and just caretakers.

Curriculum

6 Lessons50m

Unit 1 – Are Men Superior to Women in Islam? (Part 1)

Unit 2 – Are Men Superior to Women in Islam? (Part 2)

Unit 3 – Are Men Superior to Women in Islam? (Part 3)

Unit 4 – Is Guardianship (al-Qiwamah) a Matter of Men’s Superiority to Women?

Unit 5 – Misconceptions about Women’s Inheritance Rights in Islam (Part 1)

Unit 6 – Misconceptions about Women’s Inheritance Rights in Islam (Part 2)

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Dr. Jamal Badawi

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Dr. Jamal Badawi is a Muslim Canadian, well-known author, activist, preacher and speaker on Islam. Dr. Badawi completed his undergraduate studies in Cairo, Egypt and obtained his Masters and Ph.D. in Business Administration at Indiana University. He is a former professor of both the Religious Studies and Business Management departments at the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Badawi is the author of many books and articles on Islam, with his most recent publication titled ‘Gender Equity in Islam.’ In addition, he researched, designed and presented a 352 segment television series on a variety of Islamic topics, that aired on many local TV stations in Canada and the US as well as 35 other countries around the world. Dr. Badawi actively participates in lectures, seminars and interfaith dialogues across North America. He also serves as a guest speaker in various functions around the world, where his expertise is sought. Additionally, he plays an active role in several Islamic organizations, including the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). He is the founder/chairman of the Islamic Information Foundation, a non-profit foundation and internet forum seeking to promote a better understanding of Islam.
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Free
Level
Intermediate
Duration 50 minutes
Lectures
6 lectures
Language
English

Material Includes

  • Gender Equity in Islam - Jamal Badawi