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However , it is essential that in to distinguish the Islamic religion from the cultural norms and style of a society . The teachings of the Koran are addressed to all Muslims and majority of it does not differentiate between men and women . According to the Koran man and woman were created of a single soul ' and are morally equal in the sight of Allah (Maqsood , n .d . As such , this religion believes that women have the right to divorce , inherit property , conduct business , and access knowledge . The difference in the obligations of women

from men in the Koran only becomes different when it deals with pregnancy , childbearing , child rearing , menstruation , and clothing Muslim women have to recognize their husbands as the head of the family but they are not their masters as their only master is Allah (Islam for Today , n .d . These goes to show that even though Islam is obviously patriarchal it views men and women as moral equals (Maqsood , n .d

The discussion about the Catholic and Islamic religions was able to clarify the wrong notions and perceptions about these religious faiths Making this research was able to help to really understand these two religions especially the Islamic belief . I realized that religious belief is different from societal norms . Religious teachings could give a different message as compared with the practices in the society . I learned that a person should not judge a certain religion based merely of hearsay but rather one should understand it first before giving any comment or criticism about it References

Bogle , A (1997 . Catholic Women - A Case of Oppression ? Retrieved June 5 , 2009 , from

http /www .catholic .com /thisrock /1997 /9705fea2 .asp

Joanna Bogle , the author of this article is a reputable writer that works from London , England . She also represents the orthodox...