We’re living in a time where feminism is gaining interest in the world, especially in the west. Society has managed to ignite the ultimate enmity between the opposite genders, a man and a woman. Historically, society has tainted the minds of many women, inviting them to believe that men are unjust, hypocrites, and suppressers. It suggests that the only way a woman attains independence is by rebelling against her father, being arrogant with her brother, and disobeying her husband. If she doesn't, then she'll be put down as an underprivileged daughter, a humiliated mother, an abused wife, and an oppressed sister. Society has distorted all facts and fabricated all truths. It has taught one to rid herself of her religion because piety and honor are chains on freedom, hijab is limiting and a return to the Stone Age, prayer and fasting are a waste of time, and obedience to any man is slavery. But in the process of brainwashing, society has also managed to rid one of the happiness and comfort of generous parents, a happy marriage, and good brotherly relations.
Dear sisters,
You are half of humanity. You are half of this Ummah. Your ancestors, the remarkable women of Islam, were one of the main reasons that this great nation is still thriving today. You also have the chance to contribute to its greatness. Sisters, do not fool yourself into thinking that men are the ones who rule the world and you are only here to be stepped on. Just because women are not in the spotlight doesn’t mean they don’t exist. They share the responsibilities of enjoining the truth, forbidding the evil, and raising the flag of Islam with men, as it says in the Qur’an:
“The believers, men and women, are Awliya’ (supporters) of one another; they enjoin Al-Ma’ruf (Islamic belief) and forbid Al-Munkar (disbelief); they perform Salah and give Zakah, and obey Allah and his Messenger. Allah will have His Mercy on them. Surely Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.”
Women may share the common responsibilities with men, but the tremendous burden placed upon her is unlike any of the difficulties that men bear. That is why so much importance is given to mothers in Islam. They are the initial teachers in building a righteous society, providing that she adheres to the Qur’an and Sunnah. Sisters, you are raising the future leaders of this world and supporting the current ones. Your task isn’t easy, but it is indeed an honorable one. So many great scholars never would have existed if they hadn’t been encouraged to study Islam by their mothers. So many great leaders never would have stepped up if they hadn’t been encouraged by their wives.
Look at Khadija radi Allahu ‘anha, one of the most exemplary mothers and wives in the history of mankind. She was one of the very first people to believe in the Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. She stood behind him every step of the way, continually comforting him, advising him, and putting him at ease. She brought tranquility and serenity to his soul. Not only that, but she raised their children to be strong and adherent Muslims. She may never have been the one whom everyone saw, but she contributed greatly to this Deen through her support of the Prophet salallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.
Sisters, this is where your happiness lies: in being an obedient and believing daughter, a loyal and generous wife, and a pious and merciful mother. Do not think that you will become happy and free in imitating a man by taking off your hijab and giving up your family for materialism. I am not saying that you should set aside your academic and work related goals, but you need to know your limitations. Do not forget that your main duty is to Allah. Your role in building society is essential, and if you throw it away for some worldly success, you’re sacrificing the well-being of this Ummah as a whole. For every man in society, there is an even stronger woman behind him. If the man is the head, then the woman is the neck. The neck may not be noticeable, but it is what controls the movement of the head. Not only that, but it must be firm and stable if it’s going to support the head. Remember, you are mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, granddaughters, and grandmothers. You make this Ummah a nation.
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