Allegiance of Women: Difference between revisions

Based on the 12th [[verse]] of [[Sure]] [[Al-Mumtahana]], the terms of the pledge were: to avoid idolatry (Shirk), to avoid theft and adultery, avoid infanticide (killing their own children), avoid disobeying Prophet Muhammad (s) and assigning other's children to their husbands. The last part of this verse says: Wa la ya'sinaka fi ma'ruf (and they will not disobey you in what is right) which has a general concept and it is interpreted differently. Some said it has a general meaning, emphasizing obedience of [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]], and some said it meant avoiding being alone with a [[non-mahram]] man. It is also attributed to [[Jahiliyya]] costumes in mourning ceremonies. Women used to cry loudly and in mourning they hurt their faces and cut their hair. It led to provocation of conflicts and angered men. Some believe the last part of the verse banned women from doing unpleasant deeds.