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بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Islam is touted to be many things, from being a religion of peace, first to free the world from slavery to women's rights & equality
This series will explore what True Islam says about women's rights using authentic Islamic scripture
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Islam is touted to be many things, from being a religion of peace, first to free the world from slavery to women's rights & equality
This series will explore what True Islam says about women's rights using authentic Islamic scripture
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Islamic Marriage & Conjugal rights of women
"In Islam, marriage is not restricted to a platonic relationship between husband and wife, nor is it solely for procreation"
"The Islamic term for marriage, “nikah” literally means sexual intercourse" https://www.al-islam.org/islamic-marriage-handbook-syed-athar-husayn-sh-rizvi/importance-marriage-islam
Islamic Marriage & Conjugal rights of women
"In Islam, marriage is not restricted to a platonic relationship between husband and wife, nor is it solely for procreation"
"The Islamic term for marriage, “nikah” literally means sexual intercourse" https://www.al-islam.org/islamic-marriage-handbook-syed-athar-husayn-sh-rizvi/importance-marriage-islam
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Islamic rules on sex & timetable
We have certain ahadith which say that it is better to have sexual intercourse at these times
Sunday night
Monday night
Wednesday night
Thursday noon
Thursday night
Friday evening
Whenever the wife wants to have sex https://www.al-islam.org/islamic-marriage-handbook-syed-athar-husayn-sh-rizvi/days-and-times-sex
Islamic rules on sex & timetable
We have certain ahadith which say that it is better to have sexual intercourse at these times
Sunday night
Monday night
Wednesday night
Thursday noon
Thursday night
Friday evening
Whenever the wife wants to have sex https://www.al-islam.org/islamic-marriage-handbook-syed-athar-husayn-sh-rizvi/days-and-times-sex
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We have established definition of marriage, importance of sex in it and approved times
Quran 2:223 gives a deeper insight
"Your wives are a place of sowing of seed for you, so come to your place of cultivation however you wish and put forth [righteousness] for yourselves"
We have established definition of marriage, importance of sex in it and approved times
Quran 2:223 gives a deeper insight
"Your wives are a place of sowing of seed for you, so come to your place of cultivation however you wish and put forth [righteousness] for yourselves"
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Ibn Kathir's exegesis of 2:223 starts with
"Your women are your tillage, so come to your tillage as you like"
Which essentially means that the woman has to be ever ready to please her husband
What does Islam say about the age of marriage? Minimum age for girls / women?
Ibn Kathir's exegesis of 2:223 starts with
"Your women are your tillage, so come to your tillage as you like"
Which essentially means that the woman has to be ever ready to please her husband
What does Islam say about the age of marriage? Minimum age for girls / women?
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Quran 65:4
"And those who no longer expect menstruation among your women - if you doubt, then their period is three months, and [also for] those who have not menstruated. And for those who are pregnant, their term is until they give birth"
Read 3rd line carefully
Exegesis
Quran 65:4
"And those who no longer expect menstruation among your women - if you doubt, then their period is three months, and [also for] those who have not menstruated. And for those who are pregnant, their term is until they give birth"
Read 3rd line carefully
Exegesis
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Jalal-Al Jalalayn & Ibn Kathir are considered two of the greatest & most authentic exegesis Islamic scholars
65:4 is from chapter called At Talaq(Divorce)
Needless to say one has to be married to get divorced
Established that there is no minimum age for girls to be married
Jalal-Al Jalalayn & Ibn Kathir are considered two of the greatest & most authentic exegesis Islamic scholars
65:4 is from chapter called At Talaq(Divorce)
Needless to say one has to be married to get divorced
Established that there is no minimum age for girls to be married
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Sahih Hadiths record that Mohammad married a 6 year old prepubescent Aisha consummating the marriage when she turned 9
He was 53 and 56 respectively
Sahih Bukhari Vol 7, Book 62, Hadith 64
Sahih Bukhari Vol 7, Book 62, Hadith 65
Sahih Bukhari Vol 7, Book 62, Hadith 88
Age
Sahih Hadiths record that Mohammad married a 6 year old prepubescent Aisha consummating the marriage when she turned 9
He was 53 and 56 respectively
Sahih Bukhari Vol 7, Book 62, Hadith 64
Sahih Bukhari Vol 7, Book 62, Hadith 65
Sahih Bukhari Vol 7, Book 62, Hadith 88
Age
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Established that there is no minimum age for marrying off girls with both the Quran and with the example of Mohammad
What does Islam talk about right of the girl when it comes to consent?
We will explore the Quran, exegesis of the verses and Sahih Hadiths to understand
Established that there is no minimum age for marrying off girls with both the Quran and with the example of Mohammad
What does Islam talk about right of the girl when it comes to consent?
We will explore the Quran, exegesis of the verses and Sahih Hadiths to understand
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Ibn Kathir exegesis Quran 2:232
"The Ayah (2:232) also indicates that the woman is not permitted to give herself in marriage"
"Rather, she requires a Wali (guardian such as her father, brother,adult son, & so forth) to give her away in marriage"
More from Quran exegesis
Ibn Kathir exegesis Quran 2:232
"The Ayah (2:232) also indicates that the woman is not permitted to give herself in marriage"
"Rather, she requires a Wali (guardian such as her father, brother,adult son, & so forth) to give her away in marriage"
More from Quran exegesis
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Ibn Kathir exegesis Quran 4:25
"(Wed them with the permission of their own folk) indicating that the owner is responsible for the slave girl, and consequently, she cannot marry without his permission"
"The woman does not give away another woman, or herself in marriage"
Ibn Kathir exegesis Quran 4:25
"(Wed them with the permission of their own folk) indicating that the owner is responsible for the slave girl, and consequently, she cannot marry without his permission"
"The woman does not give away another woman, or herself in marriage"
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Quran says a woman's / girls marriage is invalid without a guardians consent
Sahih Muslim,Book 16, Hadith 75
"They asked the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ): How her (virgin's) consent can be solicited? He (the Holy Prophet) said: That she keeps silence"
Virgin's silence = consent
Quran says a woman's / girls marriage is invalid without a guardians consent
Sahih Muslim,Book 16, Hadith 75
"They asked the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ): How her (virgin's) consent can be solicited? He (the Holy Prophet) said: That she keeps silence"
Virgin's silence = consent
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Established that consent of the girl is not required as all decisions are in the hands of the guardian / wali
Now, once married and the honeymoon days are over, lets see what Islam says about polygamy, marital discord, conjugal rights and divorce rules
Quran
Established that consent of the girl is not required as all decisions are in the hands of the guardian / wali
Now, once married and the honeymoon days are over, lets see what Islam says about polygamy, marital discord, conjugal rights and divorce rules
Quran
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Polygamy Quran 4:34
"If ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, Marry women of your choice, Two or three or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one, or (a captive) that your right hands possess"
Polygamy Quran 4:34
"If ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, Marry women of your choice, Two or three or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one, or (a captive) that your right hands possess"
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Marital Discord. Quran 4:34
"Men are in charge of women, because Allah hath made the one of them to excel the other, and because they spend of their property (for the support of women) So good women are the obedient, guarding in secret that which Allah hath guarded" ~contd
Marital Discord. Quran 4:34
"Men are in charge of women, because Allah hath made the one of them to excel the other, and because they spend of their property (for the support of women) So good women are the obedient, guarding in secret that which Allah hath guarded" ~contd
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"As for those from whom ye fear rebellion, admonish them and banish them to beds apart, and scourge them. Then if they obey you, seek not a way against them. Lo! Allah is ever High, Exalted, Great"
Pretty much self explanatory - scourge / strike, beat disobedient wives
"As for those from whom ye fear rebellion, admonish them and banish them to beds apart, and scourge them. Then if they obey you, seek not a way against them. Lo! Allah is ever High, Exalted, Great"
Pretty much self explanatory - scourge / strike, beat disobedient wives
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The first few tweets spoke about marriage & importance of sex. Lets see what Islam has to say about conjugal rights
"When a man calls his wife to fulfill his need, then let her come, even if she is at the oven"
Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1160
Self Explanatory.Nothing to add
The first few tweets spoke about marriage & importance of sex. Lets see what Islam has to say about conjugal rights
"When a man calls his wife to fulfill his need, then let her come, even if she is at the oven"
Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1160
Self Explanatory.Nothing to add
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Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:
"If a husband calls his wife to his bed (i.e. to have sexual relation) and she refuses and causes him to sleep in anger, the angels will curse her till morning"
Sahih Bukhari Volume 4, Book 54, Hadith 460
Pretty much self explanatory
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:
"If a husband calls his wife to his bed (i.e. to have sexual relation) and she refuses and causes him to sleep in anger, the angels will curse her till morning"
Sahih Bukhari Volume 4, Book 54, Hadith 460
Pretty much self explanatory
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"No woman can fulfill her duty towards Allah until she fulfills her duty towards her husband. If he asks her (for intimacy) even if she is on her camel saddle, she should not refuse"
Sunan Ibn Majah Vol 3, Book 9, Hadith 1853
Saying no is not an option. Religious sanction
"No woman can fulfill her duty towards Allah until she fulfills her duty towards her husband. If he asks her (for intimacy) even if she is on her camel saddle, she should not refuse"
Sunan Ibn Majah Vol 3, Book 9, Hadith 1853
Saying no is not an option. Religious sanction
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Divorce. Men's rights
There is ample evidence in Quran for Triple talaq or instant divorce.
Quran 2:229
"And if he hath divorced her (the third time), then she is not lawful unto him thereafter until she hath wedded another husband"
Next step? Sahih Hadith show the way
Divorce. Men's rights
There is ample evidence in Quran for Triple talaq or instant divorce.
Quran 2:229
"And if he hath divorced her (the third time), then she is not lawful unto him thereafter until she hath wedded another husband"
Next step? Sahih Hadith show the way
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Nikah Halala, another disgusting practice
"It was narrated from 'Aishah that a man divorced his wife three times and she married another husband who divorced her, before having intercourse with her"
~cont
Nikah Halala, another disgusting practice
"It was narrated from 'Aishah that a man divorced his wife three times and she married another husband who divorced her, before having intercourse with her"
~cont
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The Messenger of Allah was asked:
"Is she permissible for the first (husband to remarry her)?" He said: "No, not until he tastes her sweetness as the first tasted her sweetness"
Sunan an-Nasa'i Vol 4 Book 27 Hadith 3441
Self explanatory again. Nothing more to add here
The Messenger of Allah was asked:
"Is she permissible for the first (husband to remarry her)?" He said: "No, not until he tastes her sweetness as the first tasted her sweetness"
Sunan an-Nasa'i Vol 4 Book 27 Hadith 3441
Self explanatory again. Nothing more to add here
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Divorce. Women's rights
Women cannot enjoy instant divorce, have to undergo a process called Khula. Husband has to approve divorce
"Talaaq (divorce) is the right of the husband, and does not take place unless it is done by him, because the Prophet (PBUH) said"
~cont~
Divorce. Women's rights
Women cannot enjoy instant divorce, have to undergo a process called Khula. Husband has to approve divorce
"Talaaq (divorce) is the right of the husband, and does not take place unless it is done by him, because the Prophet (PBUH) said"
~cont~
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“Talaaq is the right of the one who seizes the leg (i.e., consummates the marriage)” i.e., the husband"
Sunan Ibn Maajah Hadith 208
There are many such more instance of equality and women's rights in Islam, would endeavor to bring out in subsequent threads
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“Talaaq is the right of the one who seizes the leg (i.e., consummates the marriage)” i.e., the husband"
Sunan Ibn Maajah Hadith 208
There are many such more instance of equality and women's rights in Islam, would endeavor to bring out in subsequent threads
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