avatarNour Alhakk

Summary

The article argues that the Ukrainian war's conscription policies, which require men to stay and fight while allowing women to flee, underscore the inherent differences between men and women, challenging feminist ideologies and affirming the roles prescribed by Islam.

Abstract

The Ukraine conflict has brought to light a stark contrast between the roles of men and women in society, as mandated by recent Ukrainian policies. These policies, which restrict men aged 18 to 60 from leaving the country to fight against the Russian invasion while permitting women to evacuate to safety, have prompted a reevaluation of feminist claims regarding gender equality. The article suggests that the silence from feminists during this crisis and their admission that their principles do not apply in wartime reveal the pragmatic adherence to traditional gender roles when faced with existential threats. It contrasts this with the teachings of Islam, which it asserts have always recognized distinct roles for men and women. The Quran is cited to support the notion that men are entrusted with the protection and financial support of women, a responsibility that is presented as divinely ordained rather than a social construct. The article criticizes the theory of evolution and the concept of gender equality as flawed, arguing that they fail to account for the different capabilities and needs of men and women. It concludes by emphasizing Islam's acknowledgment of these differences and its provision of suitable responsibilities for each gender, noting the religion's growth and the high rate of female conversion to Islam despite negative media portrayals.

Men to Stay and Fight, Women to Flee. Are Men Equal To Women?

How the Ukraine war debunks feminism and reveals the wisdom of Islam

Photo by Lindsey LaMont on Unsplash

Ukraine has banned all male citizens, aged 18 to 60, from leaving the country.

They have to stay behind as soldiers and fight the Russian invasion. But women are allowed to flee to safety.

But can’t women do everything men can do, even better?!

That is what we have been hearing from feminists over the last two hundred years. Today we see them silent.

Feminists say that “the future is female,” but when the war comes, the future is male, whether they like it or not.

Have you heard any feminists raging and calling this Ukranian decision misogyny?

No. Some have even outright admitted that their feminism doesn’t extend to war times. In war, feminist ideologies melt away, and we see the wisdom of Islam.

The Quran commands men to be leaders. They are commanded to protect and spend on women. They don’t have the luxury of choice. Allah, the creator of both, says that men have a degree of authority over women.

Men are the caretakers of women, as men have been provisioned by Allah over women and tasked with supporting them financially. Quran (4:34)

Unfortunately for feminists, Allah is not male or female, so they cannot claim that these commands come from a male God. Allah created them both, the man and woman, and identified the roles of each party based on their needs and capabilities.

When you’re brainwashed into believing that the human race came from monkeys (evolution), then this is where problems start.

The myth of gender equality doesn’t bring justice to men or women because it’s not based on understanding the capabilities and needs of each party and dealing with them accordingly.

Men are physically and psychologically different from women. Therefore their capabilities and needs are also different.

Men have additional responsibilities that women are not burdened with, like protecting and spending on the family and fighting at wars. They have the capabilities to do so.

Islam recognizes these inherent differences between men and women and gives everyone suitable responsibilities.

And at a time when Islam is faced with hostile media coverage, mainly where the status of women in Islam is concerned, it may be pretty surprising to learn that Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world, and even more ironic to discover that the majority of converts to Islam are women.

Feminism
Ukraine War
Gender Equality
Islam
Politics
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