How men must treat women in Islam
“Manhood (al-murū’ah) is based upon four pillars: good character, generosity, humility, and devotion,” said Imam al-Shafi’ī 1 The righteous predecessors did not conceive of masculinity as involving ‘alpha-male’ or ‘pick-up-artist’ behaviors. A true man in Islam is honorable to women, selfless, humble, and gentle, not domineering or abusive. It was said to al-Aḥnaf ibn Qays…...