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The role of women in creating a dynamic Islamic society is not necessarily disputed. However, in today's modern era, women have to face various challenges and constraints. This study aims to identify Nursi's thoughts on the issue of Islamic women. This study is qualitative by using the content analysis approach on the book of Murshid Akhawat al-Akhirah. The study found there are three aspects of the discussions above show Nursi’s concern about women. Women are the pillar of success in the family institution. Without a successful family institution, a nation would face various forms of misfortune and turbulence. Therefore, the issue of marriage, aurat and hijab, as discussed by Nursi, should receive attention from all parties
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In-Text Citation: (Mohamad et al., 2019)
To Cite this Article: Mohamad, M. Z., Amin, N. I. M., Omar, N., Siti Khatijah Ismail, Yusof, S., Hasan, A. F., & Rahman, R. A. (2019). The Identity of Women according to the Thinking of Said Nursi. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(3), 555–564.
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