GUIDING LIGHTS: Spiritual Role of Women in Islam

On a higher plane, talented women can further the cause of religion when the right opportunity presents itself. There are innumerable examples in Islamic history of such work having been successfully carried out by women. The need of the hour is for more women to recognise their spiritual abilities to perform their roles far more effectively and on a far grander scale. Once this feminine potential is realised, the world will be better for all. SHAPING FAMILY AND SOCIETY ON SPIRITUAL LINES The Quran calls Islam a religion of nature. This is because Islam is, in fact, based on the laws of nature. The commands of the Quran are a direct expression of those laws which have operated in the world of nature since its creation. Islamic law regarding women is rooted in this system of nature. According to Islam, men and women are equal as regards honour and status, but physically,