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pared with that of unbelieving women. Some unbelieving women do not
show the appropriate degree of submission in their encounters, because
they ignore the fact that Allah creates everything and inserts much wis-

dom and goodness hidden therein. One of the best-known characteris-
tics of such women is their impatience, lack of determination, panic, and
throwing tantrums when experiencing various hardships.
For this reason, and to save themselves the hassle, men often try to
keep women away from potentially troublesome situations. Movies and
novels are full of such stories. Since they do not place their trust in Allah
and do not submit to Him, they cannot find the patience and resolution
to endure hard times. In fact, their strength is in direct proportion to the
size of the gain they can expect from working through these difficulties.
Believing women derive their strength from their belief and their
determination to win Allah's good pleasure. Therefore, their resistance
can be quite powerful. He reveals this truth in the following verse of the
Qur’an: "Allah's guidance, that is true guidance. We are commanded to

submit as Muslims to the Lord of all the worlds" (Surat al-An'am: 71).
Allah gives good news to those who submit to Him:
Those who submit themselves completely to Allah and do good have
grasped the Firmest Handhold. The end result of all affairs is with Allah.
(Surah Luqman: 22)
Not so! All who submit themselves completely to Allah and are good-
doers will find their reward with their Lord. They will feel no fear and
will know no sorrow. (Surat al-Baqara: 112)

The Muslim Women, the Qur'an,

and the Hadiths

As is the case with all believers, a Muslim woman's sole sources of
guidance are the Qur'an and the sunnah (example) of our Prophet (may

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)