extragame2
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Are women and men equal in strength? Who is strong?
People say that men have more strength. Is there any evidence in Islam?
People say that men have more strength. Is there any evidence in Islam?
Are women and men equal in strength? Who is strong?
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dawood_smriti
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both are Equal
Asalamalykum,
Let us consider some aspects of the Islamic view of the relationship between men and women.
In its view of family, Islam recognizes the woman as the mother, the man as the father. It is a partnership in which the man and woman share equivalent responsibilities and are entitled to equivalent rights.
Islam enjoins Muslims to seek knowledge, and it makes no distinction between men and women. Fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The pursuit of knowledge is incumbent on every Muslim, male and female.” This means that women have the same right to education as men.
They are entitled to the freedom of expression as much as men are. Their opinions are taken into consideration and cannot be disregarded. It is reported in the Qur’an and history that women not only expressed their opinions freely but also argued and participated in serious discussions with the Prophet himself as well as with other Muslim leaders (Qur’an, 58:1-4; 60:10-12).
In the Prophet’s time, women participated in public life, especially in times of emergencies. Women used to accompany the Muslim armies engaged in battles to nurse the wounded, prepare supplies, and serve the warriors, and so on. They were not shut behind iron bars or considered worthless “creatures without souls”, as was supposed by certain Christian theologians of Medieval times.
Women participated in public life in the Prophet’s time
Islam grants women equal rights to buy, own, or sell property independently in their own right. Their life, their property, and their honor are as sacred as those of men. If they commit any offense, their penalty is neither more nor less than that of men in a similar case. If they are wronged or harmed, they get due compensation equal to what men in their position would get (Qur’an 2:178; 4:45 , 92-93).
Islam allows a share of inheritance to women as to men. Before Islam, women were not only deprived of that share but were themselves considered as property to be inherited by men. Whether a woman is a wife or a mother, a sister or a daughter, she receives a certain share of the deceased relative's property, a share that depends on her degree of relationship to the deceased and the number of heirs. This share is hers, and no one can take it away or disinherit her.
It should be noted here that the normal share for a woman is half of that of a man in a similar position. This may seem unfair at first glance, but consider the fact that Islam does not lay any financial burden on a woman such as it lays on a man. For example in a family, the duty of providing for the whole family is on the father (or husband).
It is never the responsibility of a woman to find the means to provide for herself or her children. Even if she is not a mother or wife, her maintenance is the duty of the men related to her according to the closeness of their relation to her. So a wife who inherits a share of her father’s wealth need not spend any money for her husband, for her children or for her own expenses. If she so chooses, she can donate her share to charity, for instance. That is her special privilege.
For this reason, no injustice is done to women here.
Islam also gives a woman the right to receive a dower, called mahr, at the time of marriage. This mahr is a gift of money or property that the bridegroom must give to the bride, not her family. This is a right of the woman, while she is entitled to complete provision and total maintenance by the husband. She does not have to work or share with her husband the family expenses, as mentioned before. She is free to retain, after marriage, whatever she possessed before it, and the husband has no right whatever to any of her belongings. As a daughter or sister, she is entitled to security and provision by the father and brother respectively.
By giving women their rights, Islam makes it clear that women are not slaves to men, nor do they need to play men’s roles in life to be recognized as humans or gain respect. In Islam, man and woman are intended to complement each other and to cooperate with, not compete against each other. :ma:
Wasalaam
Asalamalykum,
Let us consider some aspects of the Islamic view of the relationship between men and women.
In its view of family, Islam recognizes the woman as the mother, the man as the father. It is a partnership in which the man and woman share equivalent responsibilities and are entitled to equivalent rights.
Islam enjoins Muslims to seek knowledge, and it makes no distinction between men and women. Fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The pursuit of knowledge is incumbent on every Muslim, male and female.” This means that women have the same right to education as men.
They are entitled to the freedom of expression as much as men are. Their opinions are taken into consideration and cannot be disregarded. It is reported in the Qur’an and history that women not only expressed their opinions freely but also argued and participated in serious discussions with the Prophet himself as well as with other Muslim leaders (Qur’an, 58:1-4; 60:10-12).
In the Prophet’s time, women participated in public life, especially in times of emergencies. Women used to accompany the Muslim armies engaged in battles to nurse the wounded, prepare supplies, and serve the warriors, and so on. They were not shut behind iron bars or considered worthless “creatures without souls”, as was supposed by certain Christian theologians of Medieval times.
Women participated in public life in the Prophet’s time
Islam grants women equal rights to buy, own, or sell property independently in their own right. Their life, their property, and their honor are as sacred as those of men. If they commit any offense, their penalty is neither more nor less than that of men in a similar case. If they are wronged or harmed, they get due compensation equal to what men in their position would get (Qur’an 2:178; 4:45 , 92-93).
Islam allows a share of inheritance to women as to men. Before Islam, women were not only deprived of that share but were themselves considered as property to be inherited by men. Whether a woman is a wife or a mother, a sister or a daughter, she receives a certain share of the deceased relative's property, a share that depends on her degree of relationship to the deceased and the number of heirs. This share is hers, and no one can take it away or disinherit her.
It should be noted here that the normal share for a woman is half of that of a man in a similar position. This may seem unfair at first glance, but consider the fact that Islam does not lay any financial burden on a woman such as it lays on a man. For example in a family, the duty of providing for the whole family is on the father (or husband).
It is never the responsibility of a woman to find the means to provide for herself or her children. Even if she is not a mother or wife, her maintenance is the duty of the men related to her according to the closeness of their relation to her. So a wife who inherits a share of her father’s wealth need not spend any money for her husband, for her children or for her own expenses. If she so chooses, she can donate her share to charity, for instance. That is her special privilege.
For this reason, no injustice is done to women here.
Islam also gives a woman the right to receive a dower, called mahr, at the time of marriage. This mahr is a gift of money or property that the bridegroom must give to the bride, not her family. This is a right of the woman, while she is entitled to complete provision and total maintenance by the husband. She does not have to work or share with her husband the family expenses, as mentioned before. She is free to retain, after marriage, whatever she possessed before it, and the husband has no right whatever to any of her belongings. As a daughter or sister, she is entitled to security and provision by the father and brother respectively.
By giving women their rights, Islam makes it clear that women are not slaves to men, nor do they need to play men’s roles in life to be recognized as humans or gain respect. In Islam, man and woman are intended to complement each other and to cooperate with, not compete against each other. :ma:
Wasalaam
extragame2
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The evidence I know of is the hadith "The strong person is not the one that can beat another. The strong person is the one who controls himself (or herself) when angry!"
So the answer to your question is it can be either
++Ayman
I am talking about physical strength here. Hello? No rights. Who can carry more weights, run fast.
Dude, u need to consult google....for the kind of answer u r looking for. Be prepared to draw ur conclusion from 235,000+ results...Good luck
TheHumbleWun
Banned
salaamalikum brother,
Allah has made two different and unique species. Each one has certain roles and responsibilities, and each one is different physically. Allah bestowed his favor on the man to protect the woman. Generally speaking, men are physically more stronger than women, there is no denying on facts because Allah made us that way. Of course, there are some women who might work out and be in better shape/stronger then some men.
I think you should study more about the roles and responsiblities of men and women, and less concerned about who is stronger. What really matters is that we are both equal in front of Allah. It all comes down to who is more righteous, pious, follows the Quran, the Sunnah of the Prophet (saw)-- that should be the ultimate concern for the believer.
Abdul-Raheem
Signing Out.....
:salam2:
:lol: This reminds me of the kind of thing me and my sister used to argue about when we were younger.
"Boys are stronger than girls!!!"
"No they're not!!!"
and on and on and on.....infact we still argue about it today
Jk
wasalam
:lol: This reminds me of the kind of thing me and my sister used to argue about when we were younger.
"Boys are stronger than girls!!!"
"No they're not!!!"
and on and on and on.....infact we still argue about it today
Jkwasalam
Albint_Almuslima
Im Proud 2 B Me!
:salam2:
Define strength!!!!
Strength in Eman or strength in Muscles?
Define strength!!!!
Strength in Eman or strength in Muscles?
Salam,
Strenght has two denotations. One is physical. The second is psychological.
Men are given strenght to carry out certain activities as are women. Men and women have equal psychological strenght. However, it is unwise to attempt to equate strenght to one sex. Women are the gentler species. We have many attributes that are found in each of the seven heavens.
Without men there would be no women and without women there would be no men. We are equal for are actions, we will be questioned regardless of our sex on the Great Day.
Islam tells us that women often are emotional and let our emotions rule us at times. Men tend to be more rational. We need to be emotional...we tend to foster the next generation.
In the final analysis, does it matter? For all human beings as physical strenght diminishes, faith increases. I may not be as physically strong as I used to be, but honey, I am tougher than nails. As the colloquial phrase says: ain't nothing gonna get me!! Inshalla, Allah will continue with His mercy to help me rip another veil.
Strenght has two denotations. One is physical. The second is psychological.
Men are given strenght to carry out certain activities as are women. Men and women have equal psychological strenght. However, it is unwise to attempt to equate strenght to one sex. Women are the gentler species. We have many attributes that are found in each of the seven heavens.
Without men there would be no women and without women there would be no men. We are equal for are actions, we will be questioned regardless of our sex on the Great Day.
Islam tells us that women often are emotional and let our emotions rule us at times. Men tend to be more rational. We need to be emotional...we tend to foster the next generation.
In the final analysis, does it matter? For all human beings as physical strenght diminishes, faith increases. I may not be as physically strong as I used to be, but honey, I am tougher than nails. As the colloquial phrase says: ain't nothing gonna get me!! Inshalla, Allah will continue with His mercy to help me rip another veil.
extragame2
New Member
Physically men are stronger than women.
"Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. As to those women on whom part you fear disloyalty and ill conduct, admonish them (first), (next), refuse to share their beds, (and last) beat them (lightly); but if they return to obedience, seek not against them means (of annoyance) for Allah is Most High, Great (above you all). (Ali's version of the Koran, Quran, 4:34)
Another Points:
1. It is obligatory for men to go and fight the war.
2. Men have to pray in the Masjid.
3. Women were created from men's rip.
4. Also biological proven that men have more strength, more in the upper body.
Now is there any evidence that makes you think women are physically stronger than men? No. All evidence is proven. This is physical strength in terms of carrying more weight and running fast, and more muscles.
"Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. As to those women on whom part you fear disloyalty and ill conduct, admonish them (first), (next), refuse to share their beds, (and last) beat them (lightly); but if they return to obedience, seek not against them means (of annoyance) for Allah is Most High, Great (above you all). (Ali's version of the Koran, Quran, 4:34)
Another Points:
1. It is obligatory for men to go and fight the war.
2. Men have to pray in the Masjid.
3. Women were created from men's rip.
4. Also biological proven that men have more strength, more in the upper body.
Now is there any evidence that makes you think women are physically stronger than men? No. All evidence is proven. This is physical strength in terms of carrying more weight and running fast, and more muscles.