The Principle of Bossism

The Principle of Bossism T he Quran accepts ‘bossism’ as a principle of nature, it being present in every department of life. The Quran gives the example of the home in this regard. In the chapter An-Nisa’ (Women) the Quran says: Men are the protectors (qawwam) of women, because God has made some of them excel others. (4:34) Another Quranic verse gives further details: Is it they who apportion the mercy of your Lord? ...We raise some of them above others in rank. (43:32) For certain practical reasons, God Almighty created people with differences. No two men or women are equal by birth. In fact, every man and woman is like a special creation. Everyone has a unique capacity that others don’t have. Studies show that every man is Mr. Different and every woman is Ms. Different. This difference is not accidental; it is directly in accordance with the creation plan of God. Equality, on the contrary, is not in accordance with it. There are many advantages of this inequality or difference. It is this difference that creates competition and challenges between persons and groups. It is this difference that makes it possible to have an organized life. If everyone were entirely equal, organized life would not have been possible. Had everyone been born as Mr. Equal and Ms. Equal, it would have led to anarchy. No organization is possible in a group where everyone is Mr. Equal. Human beings are evidently enjoined to live as part of an organization. But had everyone been equal in every respect, no