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Why were there no female Prophets or Messengers?

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  1. Nadeem Arif

    Let it be the way it is, because we cann’t ask to Allah swt why he did that, it might said that Allah Almighty in his scheme for things He intended for the females some specific duties and responsibilites, that they have to take care off other than prophetic duties.

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  3. Maryam Malik

    In Islam, there are no female prophets or messengers mentioned in religious texts like the Quran and Hadith. This is primarily due to historical and societal contexts that limited the public roles of women during the time of prophethood. However, Islam emphasizes the spiritual equality of men and women, and notable women like Maryam and Khadijah are highly respected for their contributions to the faith. Discussions about gender equality and the role of women in religious leadership continue to evolve within the Muslim community. Also females in islam are bound to stay covered and not talk to other unnecessarily s0 as a Messenger the interaction with people and war fighting was necessary and the Males in Arab were not respecting toward women  so Allah SWT choose Men for this purpose .No doubt Allah’s plan is always best

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  4. ShEeraz Khan

    Because islam has some rules and regulations for females . Females are more respectful than males. And coveying Allah’s massege was not possible without gathering with people and sacrifices.

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  6. Asma Issa
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    Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    The absence of female prophets or messengers in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam comes from the wisdom of Allah. Allah chose to select all messengers from among men. This decision is based on the nature of the tasks given to prophets and messengers. Here are some valid reasons why were there no female prophets or messengers:

    • Nature of Tasks: A messenger who comes with multiple tasks such as engaging in public or private interactions. Prophet responsibilities are more suitable for men due to their physical capabilities and societal roles.
    • Leadership and Authority: Messengers are leaders, issuing commands, making judgments, and guiding their followers. These responsibilities require a level of authority and leadership that was not been accepted as a woman in certain cultures and historically.
    • Biological Factors: Women experience biological processes like menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery, which can hinder their ability to fulfill the demanding tasks associated with prophethood or messengers.

    We can not see female prophets in history but there have been exceptional women in religious history. The big example is Mother Mary the mother of Jesus(PBUH). In history, many women were just like prophets or supporters of the messengers here are some examples:

    • The mother of Moses was receiving Allah message that is often interpreted differently, such as being through dreams or visions rather than prophethood.

    If there were no female messengers, that does not mean that religions deny the role of women in religious narratives. Women were contributing equally, and their contributions were acknowledged and mentioned in different contexts.

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