What are the roles of men and women within a Muslim family?
In the Islamic family, the role of men and women is complementary rather than competitive. The Quran makes it clear that “Men are the protectors and maintainers of women because Allah has given one more strength than the other, and because they support them from their means” IV-34. The Quran makes it clear that the husband has full responsibility for the maintenance of the family. The wife on the other hand is responsible for the welfare of the family. Their duties are described as equal in importance but not identical in substance. The qawama is merely a matter of leadership and directing in exchange for duties that should be performed. For it is the husband who pays the dowry and he is the one who provides the house. Sisters, I would like to convey an important message to you. If you dearly love Allah, you will accept everything He says and orders us to do. Allah is the All Knowing of His creation and knows what is best for them. I accept what Allah orders me to do because I am posit
