1. Women and Islam

2. Essential Question
Has Islam been a positive force for women in the Middle East?

3. Document Exercise Read the provided documents on Women and Islam.
Identify specific evidence from the documents describing treatment of Women in Islamic countries.
Cite your notes with the document number

4. Social Classes in Islamic Society
Muslims by Birth
Muslim Converts
Protected People (Jews, Christians)
Slaves
What is the basis of the Islamic social hierarchy?

5. The Quran on Women
“Men are the managers of the affairs of women. Righteous women are therefore obedient”
“Whoever does right, whether male or female, and is a believer in Islam, shall enter the garden (heaven).”
Do these quotes contradict each other? Why or Why Not?

6. Document #1

7. Document #1

8. Document #2: The Quran

9. Document #3: The Quran

10. Document #4: The Quran

11. Document #5:

12. Document #6

13. Essential Question
Has Islam been a positive force for women in the Middle East?