WOMEN IN ISLAM

What rights do women have in Britain?

Do you think Muslim women have the same rights?

..Know what women’s rights are in Islam

Explain what the Hijab is

Reflect on whether reasons for wearing the Hijab are good ones or not.

WOMEN IN ISLAM

Women in Islam

Women can choose whom they marry, and have the right to divorce if necessary.

Important decisions require the consent of the both husband and wife.

Muslim women's priorities are to her family and to her house

Muslim women are encouraged to seek education – both by their husbands, and more importantly, by the Qur'an.

Muslim Women have the right to start their own business.

The Qu’ran teaches that both men and women are created as equals

Muslim men have the right to marry up to four times but the Koran states that wives need to be treated fairly and equally.

Muslim women can have high positions in government and other professions.

ARE WOMEN TREATED EQUALLY IN ISLAM? PUT THE POINTS UNDER 2 COLUMNS “TREATED EQUALLY” OR “NOT TREATED EQUALLY TO MEN”

Muslim women cannot lead Muslim men in prayer.

If any of the wives work the money they earn is kept for themselves.

Muslim women should dress respectfully in public and not wear make up or perfume.

Does Islam treat women equally? Discuss (2 reasons in detail). Show you have thought about another point of view .

HIJABSWatch the video. What are the women arguing about?

Write up 3 reasons why women might wear the Hijab or the Niqab

Explain if you think these are good reasons or not. **Which woman from the video did you agree with most? Why?

WHICH OF THESE WOMEN WOULD YOU TAKE MORE SERIOUSLY?

Syed, 17, says “when a woman is covered, men cannot judge me by my appearance but are forced to evaluate me by her personality, character, and morals.”

Rema, 16: "You feel modest...and you feel like you're covered up. You have more self-respect. You have more confidence in yourself that you don't need to care about (how) you look."

Fatima, 21 says “I am surprised that many people wonder if I wears the hijab everywhere (at home, when sleeping, in the shower). The truth is that Muslim women only cover themselves in front of men who are not direct relatives (brothers, fathers, and uncles) to prevent indecent acts or thoughts.”

Khadeja, 19, says "I tell them the hijab is a right given to me by my Creator who knows us best. It's a benefit to me, so why not? It's something every woman should strive to get and should want."

Do you agree with what these women are saying? 1.Explain which of the opinions you could agree with and why.

Hijab: good thing or not?