Empowering Women Between Justice and Equality Between Islamic Law and International Covenants (Reference Study)

Authors

Alaa F. Al-Borini, Department of Jurisprudence and its Fundamentals, Faculty of Sharia, Zarqa University, Zarqa, JordanFollow
Sahar A. Abdel-Fattah, Department of Fundamentals of Religion, Faculty of Sharia, Zarqa University, Zarqa, JordanDepartment of Fundamentals of Religion, Faculty of Sharia, Zarqa University, Zarqa, JordanFollow
Eman A. M. Al-Ghananeem, Department of Fundamentals of Religion Faculty of Sharia Al- Balqa Applied University Al-Salt, JordanDepartment of Fundamentals of Religion Faculty of Sharia Al- Balqa Applied University Al-Salt, JordanFollow
Laith M. Al-Azab, Department of Jurisprudence and its Principles, Faculty of Sharia, Zarqa University, Zarqa, JordanFollow

Abstract

This study aims to explain the concepts of equality in Islamic Sharia, clarify them, and ensure that women find their full rights within a just law legislated by God Almighty. In the past, women in Western countries suffered from injustice under man-made legislation, which led to demands for their rights resulting in narrow equality between them and men, which was not fair. The study concluded that the term empowerment was closest to the aspect of equality but neglected the role and function of men in society, which is not permitted by Islamic law. Islamic law provides equal rights and duties to both genders, guided by the balance of justice that God Almighty has prescribed. The researchers recommend discussing the concept of empowerment in Islamic law compared to what is stated in international agreements and womens rights organizations through conferences and modern means of communication.

Recommended Citation

F. Al-Borini, Alaa; A. Abdel-Fattah, Sahar; A. M. Al-Ghananeem, Eman; and M. Al-Azab, Laith (2023) "Empowering Women Between Justice and Equality Between Islamic Law and International Covenants (Reference Study)," Information Sciences Letters: Vol. 12 : Iss. 7 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/isl/vol12/iss7/29