Not only Shiism does not exclude women from the arena of social life, rather, it places women in their lofty human station.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shiite Islam includes women in society and honors their status.
- In plain terms
- Women have an important place in Islam.
- What can you take from it?
- Women are valued participants in society.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does religion view women?
- What status do women hold in your community?
Another view
Interpretations of this inclusion vary widely.
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