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A number of women in British India between the years of 1920 and 1930s left Islam to obtain judicial divorce because Hanafi law did not permit women to seek divorce in case of cruel treatment by a husband. Mawlana Thanawi reviewed the issue and borrowed the Maliki rulings which permits women to seek divorce because of cruelty by the husband.
The Qur'an recommends that wives be obedient and adaptable to their husbands. Wives should also keep the secrets of their husbands and protect their honor and integrity. Islamic scholars consider this important in running a smooth family system. [25] Divorced women must wait three monthly cycles ˹before they can re-marry˺.
It is believed these verses were revealed after the Battle of Uhud, in which many Muslim men were killed, leaving widows and orphans.Thus, many argue that these verses have been revealed "because of Allah's concern for the welfare of women and orphans who were left without husbands and fathers who died fighting for the Prophet and for Islam.
An-Nisa' (Arabic: ٱلنِّسَاء, An-Nisāʾ; meaning: The Women) [1] [2] is the fourth chapter of the Quran, with 176 verses . The title derives from the numerous references to women throughout the chapter, including verse 34 and verses 4:127-130 .
One hadith attributed to Ali, the fourth caliph, condemns jealousy in all women. "Jealousy in women is unpardonable, but in a man it is a sign of his faith in religion. [26] " Muhammad's wives held a higher place in society than other women according to verse 33:32 of the Qur'an O ye wives of the Prophet! Ye are not like any other women.
Although Islam permits women to divorce for domestic violence, they are subject to the laws of their nation, which might make it quite difficult for a woman to obtain a divorce. [311] [312] [313] In deference to Surah 4:34, many nations with Shari'a law have refused to consider or prosecute cases of domestic abuse. [314] [315] [316]
The ability of women to bear children is a significant attribute used by the Quran in a number of verses to uplift the status of women. [ 28 ] [ 29 ] One such chapter states "And We have enjoined man in respect of his parents--his mother bears him with fainting upon fainting and his weaning takes two years--saying: Be grateful to Me and to both ...
Women, however, did not hold religious titles, but some held political power with their husbands or on their own. The historic role of women in Islam is connected to societal patriarchal ideals, rather than actual ties to the Quran. The issue of women in Islam is becoming more prevalent in modern society. [171]