WOMEN AND THE CONTENT OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN INDONESIA

Abstrak

Before the advent of Islam, women had a very poor fate. In the pre-Islamic era, women were severely oppressed and had no self-esteem in the eyes of men. They often received inhumane treatment during that period. With the arrival of Islam and the sending of the Prophet Muhammad SAW as the last prophet/messenger, changes came about. Women gained the same status and rights as men, and even became honoured in the eyes of men.The origin of the creation of women is still a matter of debate among scholars, whether they were created from the same elements as Adam or from a part of Adam's body. Through a comparative study of two interpretations, this research explores the understanding of scholars regarding the verses on the creation of women from two main interpretations, namely Al Manar and Al Munir. Through the interpretation of the meaning of the word nafs al wahidah, it is known that Eve and women were not created from a part of Adam, but they were created from the same type with the same ontological and eschatological responsibilities. In Islam, women also have rights as men do, but in certain matters there are differences, due to the main functions and duties carried out by men. Among the rights of women are: the right to education, the right to a dowry and financial support, the right to request a divorce if the conditions are met and if continuing the marriage will cause harm, rights in the field of inheritance and material rights.