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Understanding The Prophet's Life

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From Issue: 566 [Read full issue]

The Essential Unity

Women are secondary beings in the minds of many, including those self-appointed defenders of women's rights as well as many self-proclaimed Muslim men. For us, a woman is part of a whole, a part that renders the other half useful. We believe that when the two halves come together, the true unity of a human being appears. When this unity does not exist, humanity does not exist - nor can Prophethood, sainthood, or even Islam.

Our master encouraged us through his enlightening words to behave kindly to women. He declared: "The most perfect believers are the best in character, and the best of you are the kindest to their families." [Abu Dawud] It is clear that women have received the true honour and respect they deserve, not just in theory but in actual practice, only once in history - during the period of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

Compiled From:
"The Messenger of God: Muhammad" - Fethullah Gulen, p. 162

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