Men Are The Protectors Of Women | Quran 4:34 | Misunderstood Quranic Verses | Dr. Shabir Ally

Dr. Shabir Ally discusses Quran 4:34, which has been controversial due to its interpretation as permitting husbands to beat their wives. Dr. Shabir explains that while traditional interpretations, including those by Imam Al-Shafi'i, suggest a light beating, this understanding has been problematic for many Muslims, especially in modern contexts. Contemporary commentators have grappled with this verse by suggesting that the Arabic term often translated as "beat" can have other meanings. Dr. Shabir argues that the verse is actually addressing the Muslim community and state authorities rather than individual husbands. According to Dr. Shabir, the verse seems to be prescribing a legal punishment for sexual impropriety, which should be administered by the state, not by husbands. He suggests that this reinterpretation aligns with the broader context of Quranic verses on social and sexual ethics.

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