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relationships. This verse reminds The spiritual creation of women
humanity to transcend its limited also refers to their spirituality,
perspective to attain a deeper chastity, and educational
understanding of the world's system and responsibilities. In numerous verses,
divine wisdom. In this context, the the Quran presents women as models
creation of men and women as of piety and morality who can raise
complementary and constructive beings faithful children. For example,
provides a model for better understanding Jochebed, the mother of the prophet
the principle of harmony and unity in the Moses, is introduced as a model of
universe (The Quran, 4: 1; Javadi Āmoli, sacrifice and dedication in preserving
2002, p. 338). faith and family (The Quran, 28: 7).
Moreover, the Quran emphasizes the Therefore, from the Quranic
inherent qualities of women, portraying perspective, the creation of women
them as embodiments of gentleness, not only signifies their existential
beauty, and grace, while men are dignity but also introduces them as
characterized by strength and wisdom. one of the fundamental pillars of
These differences do not imply world-building. The creative
incompatibility or the superiority of one collaboration of men and women
over the other but rather create a natural together is an image of the
harmony within the structure of the family magnificence of the system of creation
and society. Indeed, the Quranic worldview and divine wisdom, which should be
believes that these complementary traits better understood through deeper
play a significant role in achieving an ideal reflection on Quranic verses. This
and balanced society. spiritual creation and innate
The formation of an Islamic family is distinctions allow women to play
based on this balance. Men and women more effective roles in society. The
each have specific roles derived from Quran presents women as models of
their creation; these roles complement chastity and piety who can endure and
one another and are designed to achieve resist life's hardships and adversities
goals such as love, justice, and human (Moṭaharī, 1997, p. 85).
progress. When society recognizes this A resilient woman is one who, based
balance and harmony, a stable on Quranic teachings, educates herself
foundation for human relationships is and her community.
formed, which can strengthen spiritual Innate Advantages
standards and lead to material growth In the Quran, women are introduced as
(The Quran, 2: 187; 30: 21; Javadi beings with unique innate advantages.
Āmoli, 2002, p. 395-397). The Quran honors women for their
