Meiviani Nurul Aisyah Maulana, Hikma Nurfadila, Taufiqurrahman, Mutiara Ariska, Erni Haryanti

Gender Equality In Islam: Concepts, Principles, and the Role of Women in Da’wah

Introduction

Gender equality in islam: concepts, principles, and the role of women in da’wah. Explore gender equality in Islam, examining concepts, principles, and women's vital role in da'wah and education. Discover how Islam promotes equitable gender roles based on divine justice.

Abstract

This study explores gender equality in Islam through three main dimensions: the fundamental concepts of gender and equality, the Islamic principles of justice, and the strategic roles of women in da’wah and education. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with a library research approach, this research draws on primary sources (the Qur’an and Hadith) and contemporary academic literature. Data were analyzed thematically through stages of reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The results indicate that Islam provides strong theological and social foundations for promoting equitable and contextual gender equality. Conceptually, gender is viewed as a social construct that can be reconstructed through critical awareness and justice-oriented interpretation. The principles of monotheism and justice in Islam affirm the spiritual and social equality of men and women while acknowledging their natural distinctions. In da’wah and education, women serve as educators, agents of social transformation, and active contributors in both domestic and public spheres. The study concludes that gender equality in Islam is not an adaptation of modern values but an intrinsic expression of divine justice and human dignity contained within Islamic revelation.

Review

This study critically examines the multifaceted dimensions of gender equality within Islam, focusing on its conceptual foundations, guiding principles, and the strategic roles of women in *da'wah* and education. Employing a qualitative descriptive methodology rooted in library research and a thematic analysis of primary Islamic texts (Qur’an and Hadith) alongside contemporary scholarship, the research aims to articulate an intrinsic Islamic basis for gender equality. The paper's ambition to position gender equality as an inherent expression of divine justice rather than an adaptation of modern values is particularly commendable, addressing a timely and often contentious topic in both academic and public discourse. A significant strength of this work lies in its comprehensive approach to deconstructing gender within an Islamic framework. The abstract highlights a sophisticated understanding of gender as a social construct amenable to critical reconstruction through justice-oriented interpretation, which is a crucial starting point for progressive Islamic thought. The explicit affirmation of spiritual and social equality for men and women, grounded in the principles of monotheism and justice, provides a robust theological foundation. Furthermore, the emphasis on women's diverse roles as educators, agents of social transformation, and active contributors in both domestic and public spheres directly addresses practical implications, showcasing the dynamic potential for women's agency within Islamic tradition. While the abstract presents a compelling theoretical framework and significant findings, the full paper would benefit from a more detailed exploration of how "natural distinctions" are navigated and reconciled with the affirmed spiritual and social equality in practice, especially across varied cultural interpretations of Islam. Further elucidation on the methodologies for fostering "critical awareness" and "justice-oriented interpretation" could also enhance the study's practical applicability for scholars and practitioners alike. Nevertheless, this research makes a vital contribution by advocating for gender equality as an intrinsic component of Islamic revelation, offering a powerful counter-narrative and a solid intellectual foundation for ongoing scholarship and advocacy in this critical area.

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