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When a Woman is on the Path of God
Halima
09/11/03 at 11:46:05
If anyone asks why Rabi'a is ranked equal with men, we reply that Muhammad (SAW), the chief of prophets, said, "God does not judge you by your outward forms. It is not outward form that matters, but inner intention." Moreover, since we derive much of our religion from Muhammad's (SAW) wife Aisha, then it is right to take spiritual inspiration from a woman. When a woman is on the path of God, it is not appropriate to define her by her womanhood.

-Attar, "Rabi'a"

From "366 Readings From Islam," translated by Robert Van der Weyer. Copyright 2000. All rights reserved. Used with


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