1. 18. Notes (Women in Islam/Women in Islam Vs Judaeo-Christian tradition)
1. The Globe and Mail, Oct. 4,1994.
2. Leonard J. Swidler, Women in Judaism: the Status of Women in Formative
Judaism (Metuchen, N.J: Scarecrow P...
2. 17. Epilogue (Women in Islam/Women in Islam Vs Judaeo-Christian tradition)
The one question all the non-Muslims, who had read an
earlier version of this study, had in common was: do Muslim women in the
Muslim world today ...
3. 16. The Veil (Women in Islam/Women in Islam Vs Judaeo-Christian tradition)
Finally, let us shed some light on what is considered in the West as
the greatest symbol of women's oppression and servitude, the veil or the
head c...
4. 15. Polygamy (Women in Islam/Women in Islam Vs Judaeo-Christian tradition)
Let us now tackle the important question of polygamy. Polygamy is a
very ancient practice found in many human societies. The Bible did not
condemn p...
5. 14. Plight of Widows (Women in Islam/Women in Islam Vs Judaeo-Christian tradition)
Because of the fact that the Old Testament recognized no inheritance
rights to them, widows were among the most vulnerable of the Jewish population.
...
6. 13. Female Inheritance? (Women in Islam/Women in Islam Vs Judaeo-Christian tradition)
One of the most important differences between the Qur'an and the Bible
is their attitude towards female inheritance of the property of a deceased
re...
7. 12. Mothers (Women in Islam/Women in Islam Vs Judaeo-Christian tradition)
The Old Testament in several places commands kind and considerate treatment
of the parents and condemns those who dishonour them. For example, "If
a...
8. 11. Divorce (Women in Islam/Women in Islam Vs Judaeo-Christian tradition)
The three religions have remarkable differences in their attitudes towards
divorce. Christianity abhors divorce altogether. The New Testament unequiv...
9. 10. Wife's Property? (Women in Islam/Women in Islam Vs Judaeo-Christian tradition)
The three religions share an unshakeable belief in the importance of
marriage and family life. They also agree on the leadership of the husband
over...
10. 9. Vows (Women in Islam/Women in Islam Vs Judaeo-Christian tradition)
According to the Bible, a man must fulfil any vows he might make to
God. He must not break his word. On the other hand, a woman's vow is not
necessa...
