5. Men and women are equal in Islamic duties
There is no denying that Islam asserts gender roles by portraying men as providers and "maintainers of women". But, when it comes to the fundamental pillars of Islam and spiritual duties and promised rewards, men and women are seen as equals.
Islamic law generally does not discriminate between genders in the regulations pertaining to prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage, doing good deeds... It also promises all Muslims, men and women, similar rewards and punishments.
"Whose acts righteously, whether male or female and is a believer, we will surely grant him a pure life; and We will surely bestow on such their reward according to the best of their work." [Quran 16:9]
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