RLG204H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Main Source, Ijtihad, Hajj
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Property (they did not recognize this right in the west for example in britain where this right wasn"t established until the 20th century) this relates to the issue of power better economic position. Education no restriction of education for women. However, muslim men do not like women to go get educated because it gives them more power. Wasn"t recognized until 20th century in the west: there"s also prenaptual agreement. Sexual pleasure goes to the issue of marriage consent. This is however restricted in many muslim countries because the beauty of women is a source of power. Islam built up the source of power for women. Men and women are equal in islam. Form and content: for men and women, the hijab starts with the eyes, for women, there"s also the physical scarf, but. In arab countries, this is not allowed because they were, then they would be allowed to give out fatwas.
