What is the concept of equality in "Islam"?

The term "equality" encompasses two meanings: one true and one false. The false one is the call by some to equate all human beings without distinction based on religion or gender, and to equate women with men in all matters, which is invalid.

As for the true meaning of this term, it signifies that Muslims are equal before the Sharia in its rulings and obligations, with no distinction between the noble and the humble in the enforcement of Hadd penalties. This also includes equality between men and women in reward and in gaining Paradise. However, Islam has negated equality in other areas, such as differentiating between early converts to Islam, those who strive in jihad, and those who remain behind without a valid excuse.

The differences between men and women are cosmic and legal. A woman needs a guardian for marriage, guardianship belongs to the man, he has the right to divorce, and the testimony of two women is equivalent to that of one man. Quranic texts have affirmed these differences, such as His Almighty's saying: (And the male is not like the female). Whoever calls for absolute equality between them is a preacher of misguidance.

The religion of Islam is the religion of justice, giving every rightful person their due, and it does not mean absolute equality among all people in all matters, as there are natural and legal differences between males and females and among people in general.