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men and women in managing life reflect interaction between religion and the
the complementary nature of their roles, humanities in this regard helps identify
not the superiority or deficiency of one the fundamental capacities of women
over the other (The Quran, 2: 286; Sharīf and creates a foundation for their
al-Raḍī, Sermon No. 80). greater empowerment in facing social
Equality in Actions and Their changes society (The Quran, 3: 195).
Outcomes Historically, it is reported that Asma
In the Quran, men and women are equal in bint ‘Umays, one of the women who
their actions, and no inherent superiority is migrated to Abyssinia, returned with
given to one over the other. This equality her husband, Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, and
in actions and their outcomes is derived went to the wives of the Prophet
from the following verse: “And whoever Muhammad. She asked, “Has anything
does an atom's weight of good will see it” been revealed in the Quran about
(The Quran, 4: 124). women?” They replied negatively. She
A Muslim woman, like a man, is then went to the Prophet and said,
capable of performing good deeds and “Women are at a loss.” The Prophet
receiving divine rewards. This equality asked, “Why?” She replied, “Because
in abilities and the outcomes of actions women are not praised in the Quran like
highlights the unparalleled role of men.” At this point, God revealed verse
women in Islamic society (The Quran, 35 of Surah Al-Aḥzāb, as mentioned
16: 97; Wadud, 1999, pp. 32-35). above, which contains several shared
Accordingly, Muslim women, like values, affirming that men and women
men, have the ability to perform are equal in acquiring various human
righteous deeds and receive divine qualities (Moḥammadī Ray-Shahrī,
rewards. This equality in abilities and 1983, Vol. 9, pp. 94-95).
spiritual outcomes demonstrates the Social Status
unique and unparalleled status of The Quran pays special attention to the
women in Islamic society. social role of women, presenting them as
Given the social challenges of the influential elements in society. Muslim
modern world, analyzing the status of women in the Quran are described as
women and presenting practical models believers and doers of good who can
and theories in the humanities to play a role in building an Islamic society.
address these challenges is essential. In This is derived from verse 35 of Surah
the context of contemporary issues, a Al-Aḥzāb, which encourages women,
special focus on women's rights, roles, alongside men, to participate in
and opportunities can provide a more constructing a righteous society:
comprehensive framework for solving "Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim
social problems. Examining the
