Women's learning aspirations and literacy issues in Islam

Abstract

The Republic of Kazakhstan is a secular state, yet Muslims make up the majority of the population. Despite the fact that the nation has established a framework for regulating religion, there are instances of incorrect religious knowledge, religious ignorance, or fanaticism among the Islamic community. It is well known that if this religious illiteracy is not eliminated, it will have an adverse effect on people's faith in traditional religion, religious issues in the nation would materialize, and religion will become a severe problem for the state. The topic of women's literacy and education is one of the issues in the Islamic context in this regard. The universal secular education system does not distinguish between boys and girls, but in religious circles, there are cases such as not letting a girl go to school, denial of school. This misconception requires a timely correction. In this regard, the article analyzes the position of women in Islam, in particular, the rights of women in the early era of Islam in terms of literacy and study of the teachings. Women are referenced alongside men in Islamic literature like the Quran and Hadith. Islam required adherents to publicly accept the religion without separating it into categories for men and women. Additionally, the Prophet Muhammad observed women's literacy and gave particular attention to it. Women were always concerned with inquiries throughout the time of the Prophet. They were able to demonstrate their religious literacy by responding to these questions, and they were also able to actively share what they had learned with others. The doctrine is learned, shaped, and women acquire literacy in this way. The focus of the article will also highlight women Sahaba who have reached a scientific level, and their contribution to Islamic teachings.

Keywords: Islam, Prophet Muhammad, literacy, education, women.