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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind,
This is An-Nisa, a chapter that fills our hearts and our minds.

It speaks of the rights of women, their honor and dignity,
And how they are equal to men, in their humanity.

It also speaks of inheritance, and how it should be divided,
And of justice and fairness, in all that we've provided.

The chapter warns against oppression, and the harm it can bring,
And urges us to always do what's right, and to let justice ring.

For Allah is the All-Seeing, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise,
And in His guidance, we find truth and guidance, that never dies.

So let us treat women with respect, and give them the honor they're due,
And work together for justice and peace, in all that we pursue.

For Allah is the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate, the Most Great,
And in His love and mercy, we find solace, and our hearts elate.

Explanation: An-Nisa is the fourth chapter of the Quran and speaks about the rights of women, inheritance, justice, and fairness. This poem emphasizes the importance of treating women with respect and honor, and working together for justice and peace. It also reminds us of Allah's love and mercy, and how we should follow His guidance in all that we do.

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Nancy Kaufman Date: 5/8/2023 4:49:00 AM Hi Maya, I enjoyed this poem and the opportunity to learn more about your faith and how you spoke to the lack of rights for women. Login to Reply Maya Evans Date: 5/23/2023 9:54:00 AM Thank you so much for appreciation Nancy. I'm glad you like it. Before Islam, women's treatment varied across different societies. In pre-Islamic Arabia, women often had low status, facing practices like infanticide and limited freedoms. After Islam's arrival, significant changes occurred. Islam promoted women's rights, including inheritance, consent to marriage, and divorce under specific circumstances. It discouraged harmful practices and encouraged education and women's participation in public life. Despite variations across regions and history, Islam aimed to uplift women's status and recognized their contributions to society.