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In the Name of Allah, The All-Merciful and Most Merciful

Allah’s Mercy toward Women

Allah tells us that He sent the Qur’an as a “Reminder”

(Surat al-Muminun, 71), and gives prosperity to everyone
who practices its morality and follows the straight path. The
only way for some women to escape the difficulties they face
in unbelieving societies and to be respected as they deserve is
found in the Qur’an.
In many verses, Allah defends women and their rights,
removes wrong ideas found in unbelieving societies about
them, and gives them a respected place in society. The Qur’an
tells us that Allah values the person’s fear and respect of

Allah, faith, moral character, sincerity, and piety, not his or
her gender. All these things are proofs of our Lord’s incom-
parable generosity toward women.
O humanity! We created you from a male and female, and
made you into peoples and tribes so that you might come
to know each other. The noblest among you in Allah’s

sight is the one of you who best performs his [or her] du-
ty. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware. (Surat al-Hujurat,
13)
O Children of Adam [and Eve]! We have sent down cloth-
ing to you to conceal your private parts, and fine apparel,
but the garment of heedfulness – that is best! That is one
of Allah’s Signs, so that, hopefully, you will pay heed.

(Surat al-A’raf, 26)
Elsewhere, Allah says “Whatever good you do, Allah
knows it. Take provision; but the best provision is fear [and

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