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Why is it considered impossible for women to reach human perfection compared to some male scholars, even with their complete adherence to God's commands and avoidance of His prohibitions? And what is the benefit of the Quranic surahs that deal with events specific to the Prophet and his relationship with God, such as Al-Ankabut, Al-Nasr, and Al-Masad, knowing that the age of miracles has ended?

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There is no impediment for some women to reach human perfection, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Many men have reached perfection, but none among women reached perfection except Maryam, daughter of Imran, and Asiyah, the wife of Pharaoh." As for some people's statement that perfection belongs to Allah the Almighty, what is meant is absolute perfection, which belongs to Him alone. The entire Qur'an is guidance and healing, and all the stories of the prophets within it are beneficial for the believers. Allah the Almighty says: "There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was it a fabricated narration, but [it is] a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe." As for using the term "miracle" to denote the signs of the prophets, it is a scholarly convention and is not derived from the texts of the Sharia.

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