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  1. hijab
    a headscarf worn by Muslim women
    Only one verse refers to the veiling of women, stating that the Prophet's [Muhammad's] wives should be behind a hijab when his male guests converse with them.
  2. veiling
    a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
    The veiling of Muslim women is a more complex issue.
  3. menstruation
    the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
    Since women are under all the same obligations and rules of conduct as the men, differences emerge most strongly when it comes to pregnancy, child-bearing and rearing, menstruation and, to a certain extent, clothing.
  4. Koran
    the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
    The Koran is addressed to all Muslims, and for the most part it does not differentiate between male and female.
  5. obligatory
    required by compulsion or convention
    Some modernists, however, claim that this does not apply to women in general, and that the language used does not carry the textual stipulation that makes a verse obligatory.
  6. ritual
    the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
    Requirements of ritual purity may seem to restrict a woman's access to religious life, but are viewed as concessions.
  7. Muslim
    a believer in or follower of Islam
    The veiling of Muslim women is a more complex issue.
  8. Muhammad
    the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
    Only one verse refers to the veiling of women, stating that the Prophet's [Muhammad's] wives should be behind a hijab when his male guests converse with them.
  9. pregnancy
    the state of being pregnant
    Since women are under all the same obligations and rules of conduct as the men, differences emerge most strongly when it comes to pregnancy, child-bearing and rearing, menstruation and, to a certain extent, clothing.
  10. pregnant
    carrying a developing baby within the body
    During menstruation or postpartum bleeding, she may not pray the ritual salah or touch the Koran and she does not have to fast; nor does she need to fast while pregnant or nursing.
  11. veil
    a garment that covers the head and face
    The veiling of Muslim women is a more complex issue.
  12. converse
    carry on a discussion
    Only one verse refers to the veiling of women, stating that the Prophet's [Muhammad's] wives should be behind a hijab when his male guests converse with them.
  13. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
    Since women are under all the same obligations and rules of conduct as the men, differences emerge most strongly when it comes to pregnancy, child-bearing and rearing, menstruation and, to a certain extent, clothing.
  14. woman
    an adult female person
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  15. bleeding
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
    During menstruation or postpartum bleeding, she may not pray the ritual salah or touch the Koran and she does not have to fast; nor does she need to fast while pregnant or nursing.
  16. purity
    being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
    Requirements of ritual purity may seem to restrict a woman's access to religious life, but are viewed as concessions.
  17. alien
    from another place or part of the world
    Some of the commands are alien to Western tradition.
  18. divorce
    the legal dissolution of a marriage
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  19. inherit
    receive from a predecessor
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  20. attractive
    pleasing to the eye or mind as through beauty or charm
    In practice, most modern Muslim women appreciate attractive and graceful clothes, but avoid dressing provocatively.
  21. graceful
    characterized by beauty of movement, style, or form
    In practice, most modern Muslim women appreciate attractive and graceful clothes, but avoid dressing provocatively.
  22. bleed
    lose blood from one's body
    During menstruation or postpartum bleeding, she may not pray the ritual salah or touch the Koran and she does not have to fast; nor does she need to fast while pregnant or nursing.
  23. obligation
    the state of being bound to do or pay something
    Since women are under all the same obligations and rules of conduct as the men, differences emerge most strongly when it comes to pregnancy, child-bearing and rearing, menstruation and, to a certain extent, clothing.
  24. clothing
    a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
    Since women are under all the same obligations and rules of conduct as the men, differences emerge most strongly when it comes to pregnancy, child-bearing and rearing, menstruation and, to a certain extent, clothing.
  25. dress
    put on clothes
    Certainly, the Koran requires them to behave and dress modestly—but these strictures apply equally to men.
  26. tradition
    a specific practice of long standing
    Some of the commands are alien to Western tradition.
  27. pray
    address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship
    During menstruation or postpartum bleeding, she may not pray the ritual salah or touch the Koran and she does not have to fast; nor does she need to fast while pregnant or nursing.
  28. bearing
    characteristic way of holding one's body
    Since women are under all the same obligations and rules of conduct as the men, differences emerge most strongly when it comes to pregnancy, child-bearing and rearing, menstruation and, to a certain extent, clothing.
  29. female
    of the sex that produces eggs from which offspring develop
    The Koran is addressed to all Muslims, and for the most part it does not differentiate between male and female.
  30. equally
    in a balanced or impartial way
    Certainly, the Koran requires them to behave and dress modestly—but these strictures apply equally to men.
  31. clothes
    apparel in general
    In practice, most modern Muslim women appreciate attractive and graceful clothes, but avoid dressing provocatively.
  32. practice
    a customary way of operation or behavior
    In practice, most modern Muslim women appreciate attractive and graceful clothes, but avoid dressing provocatively.
  33. clothe
    provide with clothes or put clothes on
    In practice, most modern Muslim women appreciate attractive and graceful clothes, but avoid dressing provocatively.
  34. moral
    concerned with principles of right and wrong
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  35. religious
    having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity
    Requirements of ritual purity may seem to restrict a woman's access to religious life, but are viewed as concessions.
  36. property
    something owned
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  37. single
    existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  38. knowledge
    the result of perception, learning, and reasoning
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  39. certainly
    definitely or positively
    Certainly, the Koran requires them to behave and dress modestly—but these strictures apply equally to men.
  40. touch
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
    During menstruation or postpartum bleeding, she may not pray the ritual salah or touch the Koran and she does not have to fast; nor does she need to fast while pregnant or nursing.
  41. command
    an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
    Some of the commands are alien to Western tradition.
  42. soul
    the immaterial part of a person
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  43. behind
    in or to or toward the rear
    Only one verse refers to the veiling of women, stating that the Prophet's [Muhammad's] wives should be behind a hijab when his male guests converse with them.
  44. men
    the force of workers available
    Since women are under all the same obligations and rules of conduct as the men, differences emerge most strongly when it comes to pregnancy, child-bearing and rearing, menstruation and, to a certain extent, clothing.
  45. business
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  46. wife
    a married woman; a partner in marriage
    Only one verse refers to the veiling of women, stating that the Prophet's [Muhammad's] wives should be behind a hijab when his male guests converse with them.
  47. bear
    be pregnant with
    Since women are under all the same obligations and rules of conduct as the men, differences emerge most strongly when it comes to pregnancy, child-bearing and rearing, menstruation and, to a certain extent, clothing.
  48. God
    the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  49. child
    a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
    Since women are under all the same obligations and rules of conduct as the men, differences emerge most strongly when it comes to pregnancy, child-bearing and rearing, menstruation and, to a certain extent, clothing.
  50. state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
    Only one verse refers to the veiling of women, stating that the Prophet's [Muhammad's] wives should be behind a hijab when his male guests converse with them.
  51. man
    an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
    Since women are under all the same obligations and rules of conduct as the men, differences emerge most strongly when it comes to pregnancy, child-bearing and rearing, menstruation and, to a certain extent, clothing.
  52. right
    free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
    Man and woman, it says, "were created of a single soul," and are moral equals in the sight of God. Women have the right to divorce, to inherit property, to conduct business and to have access to knowledge.
  53. life
    the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms
    Requirements of ritual purity may seem to restrict a woman's access to religious life, but are viewed as concessions.
Created on Tue Feb 08 02:22:42 EST 2011

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