If by this statement the author meant that men are superior to women in all areas of life then I take issue with such a concept.
To the author who wrote this, I forgot his name
, I tell him that in Islam women are not allowed to be:
1- Imams.
2- Judges.
3- Caliphs.
4- Teachers to stranger men.
And on and on. Also, the woman is bound to her husband's rule in the house:
1- She can't leave the house except by his permission.
2- She can't invite anyone to the house except by his permission.
3- She can't work outside the house except by his permission.
And Allah Almighty in the Glorious Quran directly ordered all wives to be obedient to their husbands:
[004:034] Men are (appointed) in charge (and the caretakers) of women _ (they are held responsible for maintaining the women physically, financially, and emotionally) _ because Allah has given the one precedence over the other. Also, because they spend their means (to support the women). Thus, the virtuous women are obedient 
. They guard the rights of their husbands in their absence _ (the right) that Allah has upheld. If you perceive defiance (and disloyalty) from your women, admonish them, (then) keep them apart from your bed, and (then, as a last resort) beat them. If they relent and obey, do not seek the means to harass them. Of course, Allah is the most High, the Greatest!Now none of this means that the woman is INFERIOR to man.
No, both are equal. But the captain of the ship that she's in is the man, not the woman. The one who wears the pants in the house is the man, not the woman. The lord of the house is the man, not the woman. The decision maker in the house is the man, not the woman. Every Muslim, however, is Commanded by Allah Almighty to consult all the people around him before taking any decision:
[042:038] Those who hearken to their Lord, and establish regular Prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by mutual Consultation ? ??; who spend out of what We bestow on them for Sustenance;Even Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was Commanded to consult with Muslims:
[003:159] It is part of the Mercy of God that thou dost deal gently with them Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about thee: so pass over (Their faults), and ask for (God's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment) ? ?? ??. Then, when thou hast Taken a decision put thy trust in God. For God loves those who put their trust (in Him).For ample more details, please visit:
www.answering-christianity.com/ac9.htm#linksI hope this helps, insha'Allah.
Take care,
Osama Abdallah
