FINANCIAL RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN ISLAM - Part 3

Before we go to the practical examples, it is important to understand another concept. There are two standards one of which Muslims can choose to live their lives by, in accordance with the Shariah. The first is the standard of Fatwa (religious edict), and the other one is the standard of Taqwa (fear of Allah). 

Those of you who have applied for jobs, may remember that often there are two sets of required qualifications and experience that are listed, Essential, and Desirable. 'Essential' basically means that if you don't have them, don't bother applying. You won't get through. 'Desirable' means that if you have these qualifications, then you a higher than baseline chance of getting the job. The standard of Fatwa relates to Essential requirements. This is the bare minimum every Muslim needs to do to get through on the Day of Judgment. The standard of Taqwa is more like going an extra mile. If we do try to live to that standard, we stand a higher chance of passing the Final exam.

The reason for explaining this concept is that what I described in the previous posts was the standard of Fatwa, the strictly legal standard which is obligatory to follow without any exceptions. What I am going to describe in the next post relates to trying to live one's life according to the standard of Taqwa. It goes beyond what is strictly legally compulsory, but goes way further in pleasing Allah Ta’ala, as bringing comfort and peace of mind to our fellow human beings is one of the greatest Ibadah (acts of worship). 

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