DAUGHTERS OF EVE - FEMALE AND ISLAM EMANCIPATION

Daughters of Eve – Islam and Female Emancipation

Being a woman of this world is hard. We must be twice as better than men to be recognize. What we wear always become an issue. It doesn’t matter whether we wear hijab, or we don’t wear hijab, there will always be a problem to the society. This issue is not new. It has been living with us for many many years, since before the coming of Islam.
 
Before Rasulullah received his revelation, women before that were all suffering. They were treated like a slave. It surprises me to know that there was a civilization that think of women as soul-less. Very disappointing to hear, right?
 
This book is divided into three main parts. The first is Women of Ancient Age, second is Women of Islamic Age, and third part is Women of Modern Age. Throughout this period, from the reading we can see that women have been empowering themselves and always show their best to be seen as equal as men. They have tried their best to prove that their existence has meaning too. However, women at large during that time are still indoctrinated with the idea that women are just born to serve men; either in the kitchen, at the house yard or on bed. A few civilizations agreed that women should obey three men – husband, father, and son; putting them in vulnerability to be abused by those men.
 
When Islam come, women’s right is upheld. The Quran revealed that women and men are equal, both were created with their own respective roles, responsibility, and capabilities. Since then, more women in the Islamic age started to go out of their house and seek knowledge to a point where they are recognized and respected by the society and men started to learn from them too. One of the Muslim women who name has been great till today is of course, Rasulullah’s wife, Sayyidina Aisha. Her cleverness in fiqh and hadith has become phenomenal, even Umar Al-Khattab, who is one of Rasulullah’s closest friend, referred to her.
 
This book also clearly explained the reasons why Rasulullah married many women. Interestingly, out of all 13 wives that the Prophet has, only Aisha was not a widow, and it is more interesting when all 13 wives are brilliant women in their respective field. For example, Sayyidina Khadija was a successful businesswoman who is well-known in Makkah. She is also an example of a supportive and understanding wife to her husband; she was there in time of happiness and hardship. Not forgetting, Sayyidina Aisha who were very passionate in seeking knowledge. She always opens to learn anything from the Prophet. Also, Ummu Salama who has actively involved in politics even after the Prophet’s death.
 
There are so many females mentioned in this book; females who have achieved many incredible things from their own ability and spirit. I feel so motivated after reading this book. It makes me believe that as a woman, I can do great things too.
 
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