Men and women in the family (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards

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Islamic belief about human equality

Allah created all humans as equal

Men & women's roles in Islam

Complementary roles, not identical

Men's role as protectors in Islam

Ensure safety & wellbeing of female family members

Men's role as providers in Islam

Primary earners, support household & guide children

Women's role in raising children

Raise children to become good Muslims

Women's household role in Islam

Manage household & look after home

Can Muslim women work outside home?

Yes, permitted to have careers

Surah 4:1 teaching about creation

Created from single soul & its mate

Hadith comparing people's equality

Equal as teeth of a comb

Surah 4:34 about men & women

Men in charge of women, wives should be obedient

Muhammad's reform: property rights

Women gained legal right to own property

Muhammad's reform: divorce

Women allowed to seek divorce

Muhammad's reform: education

Improved access to education for women

Sahih al-Bukhari on righteous women

Kind to young ones, look after husband's property

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