In the Qur’an, it says many things that would defeat the purpose of women’s rights, equality, and many general morals of peace (not supporting domestic violence). In the Qur’an, Sura 1:34 says, “Men are in charge of (or overseers of - qawwamuna) women, as Allah has given them more (strength) than the other (sometimes translated as made them superior to the other), and because they spend of their wealth (to provide for them). Therefore women who are virtuous are obedient to God, and guard in (the husband’s) absence what God would have them guard. As for those women on whose part you fear rebellion (nushuz), admonish them and banish them to beds apart, (and last) beat (adribu) them. Then, if they obey you, seek not a way against them. For God is Most High, Great (above you all)”. This quote from the sacred text supports sexism by saying that ‘Men are in charge of women…’. Also the text says that ‘As for those women on whose part you fear rebellion (nushuz), admonish them and banish them to beds apart, (and last) beat (adribu) them. Then, if they obey you, seek not a way against them.’ Which means that in a sense, domestic abuse is okay as long as it is through religion. Does that make abuse right because it is in this sacred text’s religion? People could use these things in the sacred text as an excuse as to why they feel that their actions should be justified. [1]
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