Men’s dominance over Women according to the Quran's explanation (with emphasize on the ideology of “Human Interests" in Shiite Islam)

Abstract

Since the Almighty God mentions the dominance of Men over Women in the Holy Quran ( Nisa’, 34) the concept of “domination” has been on the focus of many commentators and interpreters. From the perspective of the family, the very initial institution in human life, the issue of Men’s domination would be well considered within the context of family. The present study, having a Shiite jurisprudence perspective, seeks to find a reasonable explanation to this. The concept of domination can well be explained based on "Human Interests" in Shiite ideology. According to this ideology there is compatibility between Men’s domination and Human Fitrah (essence), by and large, family consolidation and maintenance. The issue of Gender differences, consequently, should be considered upon the explanation of one’s right and duty.

Keywords

• men’s domination over women
• guardianship
• interest
• family
• sourat-al-nisa’
• 34