Between Tradition and Scripture: A Contemporary Reinterpretation of Qur’anic Verses on Women

Women have been mistreated for decades; before the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) came with Islamic teachings, they were traded like commodities, and baby girls were buried alive.Centuries after, in this modern era, women also face harassment due to the misinterpretations and distorted interpretations of the Qur'an and the Prophet's (PBUH) hadith.This paper discusses the true value of women and how Islam honors women as enlightened in the Qur'an.The aforementioned misinterpretations and distorted interpretations triggered the deviant and erroneous paradigms about women; therefore, seeking out the verses about women in the Qur'an is essential.This study utilizes a qualitative, literature-based approach, focusing on the collection and thematic analysis of Qur'anic verses, hadiths, and scholarly sources related to women.The method involves systematically reviewing and interpreting relevant texts to explore beliefs, behaviors, and perceptions within both individual and social contexts.The research found that the Qur'an has mentioned the word of women in 145 verses spread from surah al-Ftihah to surah an-Ns, and it has clearly explained their rights and their fundamental roles in the family and, what is more, in society.Islam maintains the honor and dignity of a woman, distinct from the laws of ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and the traditions of the Arabs of the pre-Islamic period; the Qur'an guarantees the right to a decent and honorable life for all human beings, including women.This study identifies a previously unexplored aspect of Qur'anic interpretation of women and their roles in family and society.