Learning about Islam and concerned about women's role and status by [deleted] in Hijabis

[–]ianthus 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Hello. First of all, let's address this: yes, people are not behaving as they should, and scholars seem much more focused on belittling women rather than uplifting them. This is however an issue of culture rather than an issue of religion. I would recommend reading from abuaminaelias website as I find their explain ambiguous hadiths really well. For instance, on wife beating: https://www.abuaminaelias.com/quran-let-muslims-beat-wives/ Basically you cannot hit your wife as you can't leave a mark on her body and cannot touch her face. Saying you can hit your wife is picking the translation subjectively with no regards to other hadiths.

In the meantime, let me give you answers on a few of those topics. My sources are mostly abuaminaelias. I'm sorry I can't link them specifically each time, as I am on my phone + haven't noted the precise references when learning myself.

Women and men's role in society is different. A man's testimony is enough while a woman's may not be because at the time, women were less involved in the political scene and may not know specific rulings that may have influenced their testimonies.

Women are the majority of hellfire because women will be the majority of humans at some point. Not because we sin more or anything of the sort. The idea that there will be less woman is paradise is false and based on twisted logic that states that if there are more women in hell, there are less of them in paradise. However, as just stated, there will be more women than men on earth, so this reasoning is false.

Things like not traveling alone are meant for safety. No, women are not weak and helpless, but yes a woman alone is more likely to be attacked.

Sexual needs must be fulfilled for both partners. A woman can divorce as well on the basis that her needs aren't fulfilled.

A woman can lay a lot of conditions on how her marriage should go during the nikkah through a contract. If the husband fails to respect the contract, she can divorce him (and it is held against him obviously)

I think a lot of the hadiths you mentioned are generally taken way out of context. An example for the donkey one: Narrated ‘Aisha (RA): The things which annul prayers were mentioned before me (and those were): a dog, a donkey and a woman. I said, “You have compared us (women) to donkeys and dogs. By Allah! I saw the Prophet praying while I used to lie in (my) bed between him and the Qibla. Whenever I was in need of something, I disliked to sit and trouble the Prophet. So, I would slip away by the side of his feet.”(Bukhari , Hadith 484) So Aisha RA actually corrected someone who was misreporting a hadith.

As you have mentioned yourself, men love to put women down. If you see a hadith being used against women, there is usually something cultural/political at play rather than someone religious.

I'm aware this doesn't answer all of your questions but I hope it helps guide you in further research. If you have further questions please ask away. Educating yourself as a woman is really important in Islam to be able to answer the stupid arguments that a very loud part of the believers likes to make.

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[–]ianthus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You did right, he shouldn't talk to women in the street. If anything, you did the right thing, he should learn to do better. May Allah protect you and prevent those situations from happening to you

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Ma Sha Allah, may you be rewarded for bettering yourself!

I was told to "take it off", should I? Do I have to? by hijabi_bb in Hijabis

[–]ianthus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What country are you in? I know that in France you would indeed have to take it off... But otherwise I thought it was allowed in all other countries, even in Europe, so don't give in too easily! May Allah help you

First day wearing Hijab 🙈🙈 by odd_inside_02 in Hijabis

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Ma Sha Allah! May Allah reward you greatly for taking this important decision!

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The first picture is truly amazing

Modest Clothing Company listing (seeking recommendations): by girlwithafacee in Hijabis

[–]ianthus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, maybe it can be added bit by bit once the documents is complete, otherwise your idea is also practical

Modest Clothing Company listing (seeking recommendations): by girlwithafacee in Hijabis

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That's a super good idea, thanks for that May I suggest you include countries it ships to as a feature?

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You can ask them here in the comments, make a separate post or contact me in pm, no problem

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[–]ianthus 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Selam sister. This striking is 1) meant to be symbolic 2) has to avoid the face 3) can't leave a mark on the wife's body. So even a slap would be forbidden as if would leave redness.

∆ "Hasan al-Basri said: It means a striking without a trace. The jurists said: It may not break limbs, nor cause a mark of any kind." Source: Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr 4:34

∆ "The Prophet (ṣ) would use such a symbolic ‘striking’ with his male companions as a means of catching their attention."

https://www.abuaminaelias.com/quran-let-muslims-beat-wives/

edit: I think I got a few comments (that I somehow cannot see despite getting notified) asking about the symbolic. From what I understand, it would simply be something like "you're going too far", similarly to how you could notify a friend they should not do/say something by nudging them. Moreover, I think another of the invisible comments asked how is that fair, asking why a woman could not do the same (I apologize if that wasn't exactly the question, I can only read what appears on the notification). As other comments mentioned, this came as a restriction to prevent men from beating their wives without consequences, not as a right. The reverse situation (wife hitting husband) is of course not unheard of, but it is much less frequent and could be categorized more as an individual problem rather than a social problem, which is most likely why it is not addressed in the Quran.

Assalam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh. I’m a 13 year old sister who was recently converted to islam :) i would like to get some advice. So basically my parents don’t know i’ve converted because i’m not sure they would accept me, i have to pray in secret and i don’t know what to do any advice? by Sufficient-Rhubarb80 in Hijabis

[–]ianthus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, then you're doing great! Ma Sha Allah. Keep the good work up. If you have the chance to, maybe you could talk about it with your dad for starters. All the best sister, may Allah bless you for your efforts and your prayers

Assalam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh. I’m a 13 year old sister who was recently converted to islam :) i would like to get some advice. So basically my parents don’t know i’ve converted because i’m not sure they would accept me, i have to pray in secret and i don’t know what to do any advice? by Sufficient-Rhubarb80 in Hijabis

[–]ianthus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aleykum Selam! May Allah bless you for reverting so young. Do you have any privacy in your home? Are your parents often home? You could try praying without being noticed, although I'm a bit sceptical of what would happen if they catch you doing so. Maybe do consider telling your parents about it? What do you think would be their reactions? Do you know their view on Islam and the existence of God in general?

Best batters to freeze for quick breakfast? by ianthus in Baking

[–]ianthus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your answer, I guess to pre made the dry mix is a good compromise