الأحاديث النبوية في مكانة المرأة وحقوقها: خطة للجمع والتبويب

Abstract

the prophetic leadership at the beginning of the seventh century, Muhammad
(Sm.) created a dignified status for women. This statement has been
established through various Qur’anic verses that the status of men
and women is equal to Allah. The Prophet (Sm.) engaged the people
through the teachings of these verses to realize the effect of taking
practical steps. In the third century of Hijrah, in the golden age of
Hadith compilation, the traditions of the Prophet (Sm.) was
categorized titling into various chapters and sections on many issues
of Islam. There are many traditions in different chapters and sections
of the Hadith Books, which are related to the dignities and rights of
women. In contemporary considerations, it is necessary to compile
specific titles on those Hadiths categorizing in the light of the status
and rights of women. Muslim scholars also agree that, women's
dignified position in the socio-economic process of Islam has been
confirmed. Accordingly, discussion regarding women's status as
mothers, wives, sisters and daughters in their various research works
has reached a higher level. However, it is undeniable that male and
female are equal in Islam in principle, but in real terms,
discriminatory thinking and attitude about men and women lies
within Muslim mind. Especially, the idea of rights has been hidden
in the widespread discussion of dignity. Therefore, it is very
necessary to judge the position of women as per the main Islamic
texts: Quran and Hadith. In this process, the methodology followed
by the prominent scholars in the golden age of Hadith compilation,
is very nice to be discussed. In particular, the method of Imam
Bukhari (Ra.) is very rare. In this article, the need for presenting the
traditions of the Prophet (Sm.) on categorizing into chapters and
sections will be highlighted. The current study is intended to present
the proposed titles of chapters and sections with a view to explore
the Quranic and prophetic references in the issues like balance of
status and rights based on equality and equity, the concept of
dignities and duties, principles of participatory policies in the
continuation of their mutual progress and development, and spiritual
fulfillment at large.