Quran 4:34 – Beating The Wife
Hope Ghamdi Sahab will revisit his answers Here is my research Respectfully I Disagree with Ghamdi sahab: He interpreted both the Reference incorrectly. 1- He Refers Surah An-Nisa (4:34) “الرِّجَالُ قَوَّامُونَ عَلَى النِّسَاءِ” Ghamdi Sahab misinterpreted to mean that men have rulership (حکمران) over women. However, the term “قَوَّامُونَ” is derived from ق-و-م (qiwama), which means to maintain, protect, or support, not to dominate or rule. • Evidence from the Verse: 1. Surah An-Nisa (4:34) “بِمَا أَنفَقُوا مِنْ أَمْوَالِهِمْ”). Men are tasked with financial responsibility 2.Surah An-Nisa (4:135) “يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُونُوا قَوَّامِينَ بِالْقِسْطِ” •Meaning: “O you who believe! Be steadfast in justice.” 2- Misinterpretation of “وَاضْرِبُوهُنَّ” in Surah An-Nisa (4:34) The word “وَاضْرِبُوهُنَّ”, as the Quranic usage of the root ض-ر-ب and prophetic guidance reveals that the Quran does not advocate violence against women.•But uses as Metaphorical Meanings of “وَاضْرِبُوهُنَّ”: • Separate or distance: In line with other Quranic uses, such as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:11), where “فَضَرَبْنَا عَلَىٰ آذَانِهِمْ” refers to “putting them to sleep,” indicating a non-physical action. 1-Surah Al-Baqarah (2:273) “يَضْرِبُونَ فِي الْأَرْضِ”• Meaning: “Travel through the land.• Context: Refers to people who go about the earth in pursuit of livelihood or knowledge. Surah An-Nahl (16:75) “ضَرَبَ اللَّهُ مَثَلًا”• Meaning: “Allah sets forth an example.”• Context: Used for the act of presenting a parable or analogy. Surah Al-Kahf (18:11) “فَضَرَبْنَا عَلَىٰ آذَانِهِمْ”• Meaning: “We covered their ears (caused them to sleep).”• Context: Describes the People of the Cave being put into a deep sleep by Allah. Surah Al-Hadid (57:13) “فَضُرِبَ بَيْنَهُم بِسُورٍ”• Meaning: “A wall will be placed between them.”• Context: Refers to the separation of believers and hypocrites on the Day of Judgment. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:26) “إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَسْتَحْيِي أَن يَضْرِبَ مَثَلًا”• Meaning: “Allah is not ashamed to set forth an example.”• Context: Used in the context of Allah providing parables to make concepts clear. Conclusion The Quran never advocates for male rulership over women or violence against them. 1. “الرِّجَالُ قَوَّامُونَ عَلَى النِّسَاءِ” establishes men as protectors and maintainers due to specific functional responsibilities, not as rulers. 2. “وَاضْرِبُوهُنَّ” is best understood metaphorically, as separation or symbolic disapproval, supported by the Quran’s linguistic usage and prophetic practice. 3. The Quran consistently emphasizes justice, kindness, and compassion in relationships, negating any interpretation that justifies harm or subjugation. The misinterpretations arise from cultural biases and tafaseer that do not align with the Quran’s spirit of equality and justice. The proper understanding of these verses reaffirms that Islam upholds dignity and mutual respect for both men and women.