Muslim Women between the Honor Bestowed by the Qur'an and Soft War

Abstract

The Holy Quran has granted women great importance and a lofty and exalted status, lifting them from the darkness of ignorance and neglect to the light of honor and distinction. It established a framework that continues to this day, upholding women's inherent human dignity. No man is superior to a woman by virtue of creation, except through legitimate and righteous means. Women are equal to men in worship, transactions, reward, and punishment. They are addressed by the first obligation of faith. The Holy Quran, in some of its verses, emphasizes the Muslim woman's role in her spiritual and moral advancement and development. There is no doubt that there is a big difference between Eastern values and Western values in general, especially those that govern Iraqi society, influence it, and regulate its life behavior. This is because Iraqi values are characterized by their deep civilizational and religious roots on the one hand, and tribal and clan values on the other, both of which are among the most important factors that pressure and regulate its behavior. In contrast, Western society in general is based on newly developed sayings and values such as pragmatism, utilitarianism, secularism, and humanism, which see the standard of right as being according to what a person sees, his own interests, and his repressed desires. Conversely, the family is a source of strength in Islamic and Iraqi society in particular, as it is the fundamental building block of society and the protective shield for its members. Therefore, the globalization advocated by the West seeks to dismantle this cohesive structure under various pretexts such as human rights and individual freedom. This research, divided into two sections, begins with the first section, titled "The Muslim Woman and the Quran," which addresses three main points: first, the importance of knowledge for both women and men; second, the most significant obstacles to women's education and employment, and how to overcome them; and third, Quranic guidance that governs women's conduct. The second requirement came under the title (The Soft War Against Muslim Women) and also included three important points: First: The nature of the soft war, second: Means and models of the soft war against women, third: How to confront and counter the soft war.