Women in Religious Life

In light of the above movement, it is possible to assert that the universal principle of equality between men and women, a significant movement in the contemporary world, is also an Islamic vision. Thus, according to the Shariah, Muslim states and societies must promote women’s rights in the family and society. The Quran in these verses aptly reflects the unity of all believers and their identical moral and spiritual obligations in these lines: “Surely, for men and women who have surrendered to God Believing men and believing women Obedient men and obedient women Patient men and patient women Humble men and humble women Charitable men and charitable women Fasting men and fasting women Men and women who guard their chastity Men and women who are ever mindful of God God is ready with forgiveness and an immense reward” (33:35) In Islam, there is thus no difference between a man and a woman regarding their duties, rights, and blessings in this world and hereafter. Both are equal participants in carrying out their daily lives. The biological division of human beings into male and female is the result of purposeful planning on the part of the Creator, and they are not duplicates of one another but complementary. At the same time, the more a woman increases her knowledge, skills, alertness, and