As I'm reading the chapter 11 of the book titled, "Women and Men in early Islam," I'm getting confused over the controversial. The Quran clearly states that men and women are equal. If Quran is supposed to be religious scripture to the Islam religion, why is that women were still treated as if they were inferior?
There were a lot of controversial stuff I read, I don't even know where to start. What captured my attention is the fact that the marriage must be agreed upon both parties so marriage by capture is not legal. And I'm not understanding why the religious scripture would note that if the woman is not sexually satisfied for 4 months, she can file for divorce. Here's one thing that makes me laugh out loud: woman taking multiple husbands is prohibited YET polygamy is accepted? Women must be obedient to their husband, if not - they may be put to bed and be beaten? How is this anything near being equal?
I have heard of many stories over the years of honor killings. Husband who had multiple wives accused a wife of cheating, so he killed her and it is legal. A brother who was embarrassed by his sister having sex without marriage killed her because she brought shame to the family and it is legal. I hate to be the type to judge upon another religion - but it seems as though the practice/belief is going backward. In the earlier Islamic times, the women played a large part in public roles especially Muhammad's youngest wife, Aisha. Seclusion and veiling of women were not practiced. But currently, women are veiled in the public area, and are secluded away from the men.
It is very surprising to me that the whole society accepts the practice of honor killing. I watched a true-story movie related to honor killing, very shocking!! http://www.thestoning.com/
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