The role of Women in Islam
In this lesson, we will focus on the roles of women within Islam in the lesson today. We will explore Islamic views on the roles of women, women and worship, treatment of women and use of hijab (impact of culture).
The role of Women in Islam
In this lesson, we will focus on the roles of women within Islam in the lesson today. We will explore Islamic views on the roles of women, women and worship, treatment of women and use of hijab (impact of culture).
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Islamic views on the roles of women.
- Women and worship.
- Treatment of women.
- Use of hijab (impact of culture).
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the traditional Christian view of the role of women?
They are the leader of the family.
They are the leader of worship both at home and in church.
Q2.
Why do some Christians disagree with the traditional role of women?
They believe that while men and women are equal they have different strengths.
They follow the teachings of St Paul who said that women had the same role as men.
Q3.
Which Churches do NOT allow women to lead worship?
Anglican and some Orthodox Churches
Roman Catholic and Anglican
Q4.
In the Roman Catholic Church women are allowed to deliver readings in church.
False
Q5.
Libby Lane was the first...
Female bishop in the Roman Catholic Church.
Female vicar in the Church of England.
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following is true about the belief of the status of women within Islam?
Men and women were both made in the image of God
Women are of a higher status than men
Q2.
Which of the following best describes the role of women traditionally in Islam?
The men and women have interchangeable roles
The woman goes out to work and provides for the family
Q3.
Which of the following is true about women in worship in Islam?
It is common to see a woman leading prayers in a mosque (be an imam)
Women are exempt from attending prayers in a mosque, and if they do attend, can sit amongst the men
Women are obligated to attend prayers in a mosque
Q4.
In some Islamic countries, there are restrictions on women's rights.
False
Q5.
All Muslims believe a face covering for women is obligatory.
True