An Example of Noble Character
English book, p. 349
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
WOMEN OF PARADISE This division is not based on superiority or inferiority, but on harmony and practicality. It allows both men and women to focus their efforts where they are naturally best suited. The man is free to dedicate himself to his external responsibilities, while the woman can fully manage the internal affairs of life. This division can be understood in two ways. First, it can be seen as a model of mutual independence. Second, it can be likened to a cogwheel system—a mechanical structure in which each gear has a distinct shape and role, yet all are interdependent. Each gear functions only in cooperation with the others. If one stops, the entire system comes to a halt. A woman must live with the understanding that she is one of two essential gears in this system. If she moves in harmony, the entire wheel of life turns smoothly. But if she resists her role, the balance of the entire system collapses. This principle of responsibility division is not limited to gender roles—it reflects a broader law of nature. Consider a business organization: some employees work in offices, others in the field. This division is necessary for the organization to function effectively. If employees reject their assigned roles, the business will ultimately fail. The same applies to the business of life. God has entrusted men and women with the joint responsibility of managing the world. He has assigned each a specific domain of responsibility and provided them with the natural abilities required for it.

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