Women site, - The Inherent Differences Between Man and Woman - I

The physical, moral and Sharee'ah-related differences between man and
woman are proven by Divine Decree, the Sharee'ah, and sound ration.
That is, Allaah The Almighty has created man and woman as twin-halves
of the human species: male and female, as confirmed by His Statement
)which means(:}And that He creates the two mates - the male and
female.{]Quran 53:45[ Both participate in maintaining the universe,
each in his/her field. They share in maintaining it by worshipping
Allaah The Almighty, in which there is no difference between men and
women in the universalities of religion: Tawheed )Islamic monotheism(,
creed, articles of faith, submission to Allaah The Almighty, reward
and punishment, encouragement and admonition in general, in addition
to virtue and chastity. There is also no difference between them in
the universality of religious law, as regards to all rights and
duties; Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:
•}And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.{]Quran 51:56[
•}Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a
believer - We will surely cause him to live a good life.{]Quran 16:97[
•}And whoever does righteous deeds, whether male or female, while
being a believer - those will enter Paradise and will not be wronged,
]even as much as[ the speck on a date seed.{]Quran 4:124[
But, Allaah The Almighty decreed that man is different from woman in
physique, constitution and appearance. Man is more perfect in nature,
disposition and physical power than woman, due to what she suffers of
menses, pregnancy, the pains of childbirth, suckling, looking after
the affairs of the baby, and raising the future generation of the
Ummah )Muslim nation(. That is why the woman was created from the rib
of Aadam )Adam(, may Allaah exalt his mention. She is a complementary
part of him, and man is entrusted to take care of her affairs, guard
and protect her, and maintain her as well as their offspring.
This difference in disposition led to differences between them in
physical, mental, intellectual, emotional capabilities, and
will-power, and that was reflected in the difference in work,
performance, and competence. Additionally, modern day scientists have
concluded that there are amazing signs of physiological disparity
between the two sexes.
The types of difference between the sexes has accounted for a large
set of corresponding Sharee'ah-stipulated rulings. Allaah, The Exalted
in Honor, the Wise, with His Perfect Wisdom, has enjoined difference,
disparity and authority between man and woman in some
Sharee'ah-stipulated rulings in tasks and functions that befit each
according to his/her physique, constitution, capabilities and
performance, and the aptitude of each of them in his/her respective
field of human life, in order for life to be integrated and for each
party to undertake his/her task in it.
Allaah The Almighty assigned to men rulings that befit their physique,
constitution, structure, competence, qualification for performance,
patience, endurance and solemnity, and the bulk of their role is
outside the home as they endeavor to provide for their household. He
did the same with women, to whom He assigned rulings that befit their
physique, constitution, structure, competence, qualification for
performance and fragile endurance, and the bulk of their job is thus
inside the home, looking after the affairs of their household and
raising those in it who constitute the next generation of the Ummah.
Allaah The Almighty related from a woman her statement )which
means(:}"And the male is not like the female."{]Quran 3:36[ Exalted be
He, to whom belongs the creation and command, ruling and
legislation:}Unquestionably, His is the creation and the command;
blessed is Allaah, Lord of the worlds.{]Quran 7:54[
This is the universal norm of Allaah The Almighty in His creation
)meaning that whatever Allaah The Almighty wills and decrees for his
slaves will inevitably occur(, constitution and foundations, and His
Legislative norm concerning commands, rulings and laws. Both norms
meet to serve the benefits of people, the maintenance of the universe,
and the organization of the life of the individual, the home, the
community and human society.