"Acquisition of knowledge is binding on all Muslims" (al-Sunan 1:81 ~224). This Hadith, sayings or actions of the prophet Muhammad (MPBUH)l, indicates that there is no preference based on sex in getting access ..."Acquisition of knowledge is binding on all Muslims" (al-Sunan 1:81 ~224). This Hadith, sayings or actions of the prophet Muhammad (MPBUH)l, indicates that there is no preference based on sex in getting access to education in Islam; however, there is a growing misconception among the people of other religions that Islam constrains Muslim girls from getting education. This paper reviews literature and two authentic sources of Islamic scriptures, which are the Holy Qura'an and the Ahadith to position the girls' education in purview of Islam. It further examines the possible reasons for conflicting interpretations of Islamic teachings. It concludes that Islam does not restrict girls from getting education. It recommends further systematic studies for exploring the reasons for the projection of distorted images of Islam.展开更多
SINCE the policy of reform and opening was implemented in China, the Chinese farmers who toiled in the fields for thousands of years have been awakened. They have surged into large and medium-sized towns and developed...SINCE the policy of reform and opening was implemented in China, the Chinese farmers who toiled in the fields for thousands of years have been awakened. They have surged into large and medium-sized towns and developed areas. Now they earn more money than ever and have a chance to see the world. Many of these people are women. A new trend is quietly emerging among young women from farming communities who have traveled to展开更多
THE difficulty girls have receiving an education equal to boys is one of the topics that will be discussed at the Fourth World Conference on Women. For years, education of females has always been a chief problem to ma...THE difficulty girls have receiving an education equal to boys is one of the topics that will be discussed at the Fourth World Conference on Women. For years, education of females has always been a chief problem to make elementary education universal for the world’s developing countries,展开更多
文摘"Acquisition of knowledge is binding on all Muslims" (al-Sunan 1:81 ~224). This Hadith, sayings or actions of the prophet Muhammad (MPBUH)l, indicates that there is no preference based on sex in getting access to education in Islam; however, there is a growing misconception among the people of other religions that Islam constrains Muslim girls from getting education. This paper reviews literature and two authentic sources of Islamic scriptures, which are the Holy Qura'an and the Ahadith to position the girls' education in purview of Islam. It further examines the possible reasons for conflicting interpretations of Islamic teachings. It concludes that Islam does not restrict girls from getting education. It recommends further systematic studies for exploring the reasons for the projection of distorted images of Islam.
文摘SINCE the policy of reform and opening was implemented in China, the Chinese farmers who toiled in the fields for thousands of years have been awakened. They have surged into large and medium-sized towns and developed areas. Now they earn more money than ever and have a chance to see the world. Many of these people are women. A new trend is quietly emerging among young women from farming communities who have traveled to
文摘THE difficulty girls have receiving an education equal to boys is one of the topics that will be discussed at the Fourth World Conference on Women. For years, education of females has always been a chief problem to make elementary education universal for the world’s developing countries,