The Role of Women in the Islamic State | Shaykh-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri
Summary
TLDRThe script highlights the significant roles and rights of women in early Islamic society, emphasizing their participation in governance, military, and legal matters. It discusses the appointment of women as judges, diplomats, and military officers, showcasing their pivotal roles in society. The script also underscores the legal, economic, and political rights granted to women, including the right to vote. Through various examples, it illustrates how women were respected and empowered in the time of the Holy Prophet and the early Islamic caliphates.
Takeaways
- đ©ââïž Women held significant positions in the Islamic state's government structure, including roles as judges, diplomats, and military officers.
- đłïž Women had the right to vote and participated in the electoral processes during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early caliphates.
- đ The legal status and rights of women were highly protected in the Islamic state, with women being able to grant legal protection to others.
- đ Women were recognized for their knowledge and expertise in various fields, including law, history, poetry, and literature.
- đ Notable women like Aisha, Fatima, and Sukayna were experts in multiple disciplines, contributing significantly to Islamic scholarship and society.
- đŒ Women were granted economic rights, including the right to conduct business and trade, on equal terms with men.
- âïž The Islamic state provided women with social, political, administrative, and inheritance rights, ensuring their active participation in society.
- đ Women were active members of the parliament and played pivotal roles in decision-making processes, including debates on dowry laws.
- đ Women were appointed as ambassadors and diplomats, representing the Islamic state in foreign affairs.
- đ The societal contributions of women were acknowledged and respected, with numerous women holding leadership positions across various sectors.
Q & A
What roles did women hold in the Islamic state during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
-Women held various significant roles, such as being members of Parliament, officers, ambassadors, diplomats, and judges. They also participated in military services and expeditions.
Can you provide an example of a woman serving as an ambassador in Islamic history?
-Yes, the daughter of Sayyiduna Ali, Sayeeda Umama, was sent as an ambassador to the Queen of the Roman Empire during the period of Caliphate.
What rights were women granted in Islamic society during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
-Women were granted legal rights, including the right to provide legal protection, participate in politics, serve in governmental roles, and even vote in elections. They also had rights to inheritance, business, and trade.
What is an example of a woman's legal protection being recognized by the state during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
-It was recognized that if a woman granted legal protection to any person in her house, the state was obligated to respect that commitment.
How did women contribute to military efforts in early Islamic history?
-Women participated in military expeditions and defense-related services. For example, Hazrat Aisha (RA) performed duties during the Battle of Badr, and other women served as military officers.
What role did women play in Islamic jurisprudence and education?
-Women like Hazrat Aisha (RA) were specialists in law, jurisprudence, history, poetry, literature, and astronomy. They also taught and provided Ijazah (authorization) in various fields of knowledge.
Did women have the right to vote in early Islamic elections?
-Yes, women had the right to vote. For instance, during the election of Caliph Uthman (RA), women participated in the voting process alongside men.
What was the significance of Hazrat Aisha's (RA) contribution to Islamic scholarship?
-Hazrat Aisha (RA) was a leading scholar in various fields, including law, history, poetry, and astronomy. She was one of the most knowledgeable and influential figures in Islamic scholarship.
How did women participate in the legislative process during the time of the early Caliphate?
-Women participated actively in the legislative process. For example, when Caliph Umar (RA) proposed a limitation on dowries, a woman challenged the proposal in Parliament, leading him to withdraw it.
What economic rights were granted to women in early Islamic society?
-Women were granted equal economic rights as men, including the right to engage in business, trade, and inherit property, as emphasized in the Quran.
Outlines
đ©ââïž Women's Roles in Islamic Governance and Society
In early Islamic governance, women held significant roles, including positions as members of parliament, judges, ambassadors, and military officers. The Prophet Muhammad appointed women to various important governmental roles, and their legal rights were highly respected. Women were actively involved in military expeditions, and their decisions in legal and social matters were upheld by the state. The text highlights instances where women, such as Hazrat Aisha, played pivotal roles in battles and legal decisions, emphasizing their strong influence and respect in Islamic society.
đ Women's Intellectual and Social Contributions
Women in early Islamic history were not only involved in governance but also excelled in various fields of knowledge, including law, jurisprudence, literature, poetry, and astronomy. Renowned women like Aisha, Sukayna, and Fatima made significant contributions as scholars and teachers. They also held leadership positions, such as governors, and had the same economic, political, and social rights as men. Women participated in elections, owned businesses, and their votes were equally counted in key decisions, including the selection of Caliphs. The text underscores the equality and respect women received in early Islamic society, which was unprecedented compared to other civilizations at the time.
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Keywords
đĄIslamic state
đĄHoly Prophet
đĄRight to vote
đĄMedina
đĄMilitary expeditions
đĄLegal protection
đĄDowry
đĄParliament
đĄEconomic rights
đĄEducation and knowledge
Highlights
Islamic state appointed women to key governmental roles, including members of parliament, officers, and diplomats.
During the period of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), women served in various capacities, such as judges in accountability courts and market administration.
Women held significant military positions, participating in expeditions and defense-related services.
The legal status of women was highly protected, with the state obligated to respect legal protections granted by women.
Women played pivotal roles in Islamic society, with some serving as members of parliament during the time of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab.
A woman in the parliament challenged Caliph Umar's attempt to limit dowries, quoting the Quran to support her argument, leading to the withdrawal of the resolution.
Women were recognized as experts in various fields, including law, jurisprudence, history, poetry, literature, and astronomy.
Hazrat Aisha (RA) was a renowned scholar, specializing in multiple disciplines, including law and history.
Women were granted economic rights, including the right to engage in business, trade, and inherit property.
Islam provided women with social, administrative, and political rights, allowing them full participation in society.
Women had the right to vote, as evidenced during the election of Caliph Uthman, where both men and women participated.
Imam Ibn Sa'd's Tabaqat records that women participated equally in the election of Caliph Uthman, reflecting their political rights.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized the legal authority of women, recognizing their ability to grant protection and make binding commitments.
During the Islamic caliphate, several women held positions of power, such as governors and scholars who contributed to the development of Islamic knowledge.
The Islamic state provided women with significant influence and responsibilities, ensuring their active participation in all aspects of society.
Transcripts
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Islamic state holy prophets and the Lord
shall have appointed some ladies in his
governmental structure but to talk of
right to vote ladies were appointed as
member of the Parliament ladies were
appointed as the officers ladies were
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as a touch of accountability code and
market administration judge of the court
ladies were appointed as ambassadors as
diplomats in the period of salesman
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she was sent as a diplomat as an
ambassador to the queen of Roman Empire
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queen of Roman Empire quoted by Tiberi
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given the offices and responsibilities
in military and army services in
military expeditions and defense related
services they were given the offices it
is quoted in sahih bukhari it is
narrated by an assembler Moloch then
hazreti aisha radi allahu taala na had
been performing the duties in the battle
of what battle of badr whom may Atia
says that I participated in seven
matches myself along with other ladies
they were appointed as the military
officers in military expeditions the
legal status of women was so much
protected and highlighted that in the
days of holy prophets from the Loire
Valley wasalam if any woman
granted a legal protection to any person
in her house the state was under an
obligation to respect that commitment as
a sign of granted protection to her
husband herbal ass and the state
accepted this protection it is quoted in
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said if a woman were to give a legal
protection to the whole community of her
whole community she is legally entitled
to give the guarantee protection to the
whole community and that would be
regarded as added by the state
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ummah been humble holy prophet declared
this right of women holy prophet said
again hazarat ayesha Ruggiano Allah no
reports in abu dawood asana no she says
holy prophets Allah Salim said that even
if a woman was to provide protection to
any money it would be absolutely legal
and it would be respected by the state
of the time then the women were granted
they had to play very pivotal role in
Islamic society they were the Member of
Parliament in the parliament of season
of Faruk e Azam Rozier law Allah no
menses robbery he martyred he placed a
bill and he wanted to place a limitation
on dowry he wanted to limit the dowry
the woman stood up in the parliament of
muhajireen oh I'm sorry and she said oh
man Almighty Allah has not just any
limitation of the doggery on Mara who
are you to limit it see the humanity
Allah Tala asked but evidence do you
have on your viewpoint
she said Almighty Allah says fanart a
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awful woman who say yo the world Kintaro
says there is no limitation on the dowry
on Allah how can you fix any limitation
season of Farooqi Azam declared in the
parliament he said this star in brown
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committed a wrong and it
he gave the right opinion he withdrew
his resolution
this was the constitutional right and
the legal status and the political
position enjoyed by the riemann which
was never considered in the restaurant
burned just 100 years before which was
granted by prophet muhammad sallallaahu
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centuries before and as far as they are
pivotal an influential wrong and their
participation in the society is
concerned you should know that I shall
see a lot Alan ha she was a great Maha
death she was a specialist of law a
specialist of jurisprudence a specialist
of history a specialist of poetry
especially later of literature and
specialist of astronomy this was the
level of knowledge given to the demon at
that time holy prophet gave it tsukina
daughter of Sidra imam hussain who was
in Karbala she was an expert on
literature and poetry
Hamza Ben Giada Ayesha Alba who Nia my
Munna bin Saud all of these were expert
on poetry literature and various fields
of knowledge for NASA Sally - arena and
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holy prophet salla solemn she was expert
on literature on the history and shiva
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was governor of Yemen sana and nadir on
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of help governor of Alma and there are
more than 80 ladies in mama mia sake
receive each other off ADIZ from them
and then there were many other ladies
expert in various other fields having
their own positions they were granted
this they had legal rights Holy Prophet
and Quran and Islam provided them with
economic rights they had right to do
business when Quran says man is regional
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in a sebum mimic the savanna they were
provided equal economic and business and
trade rights as the men were accorded
they were granted the right of evidence
they were granted the right of
inheritance they were granted political
rights they were granted social rights
they were granted administrative rights
so a lady in the day the Holy Prophet
and in the days of orthodox caliphate
used to participate fully in the society
and they had a right to vote when the
election of sadhana Ozma and Allah Allah
Allah nor took place Imam ibn Assad
narrates in Taba had a general election
was held and it is clear clearly written
in Sabah coterminous odd that the vote
were taken by the men and women equally
whether they vote in favor of seasonally
or they vote in favor of seasoned Osman
Abdul Rahman been off was appointed as
chief election commissioner
so on the basis of majority vote Sid
Rowse man was appointed as Khalifa so in
that election
it is categorically mentioned in our
books authorities that the women had
also voted in favor of onion in favour
of us man so they had the right to vote
there's why they were sitting in the
parliament this was the concept
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