Why does it seem that women are oppressed compared to men in issues such as the houris (companions of Paradise), the difference in punishment for refusing intimacy between spouses, and Paradise being forbidden to a woman if she seeks divorce without reason? And does the foregoing represent justice or oppression for her?

A Muslim must prioritize revelation over their mere intellect, knowing the limitations of their mind, and because revelation is the decree of Allah, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise, the Most Merciful. It is not appropriate to debate non-Muslims on subsidiary matters but rather on fundamental principles such as revelation and prophethood. Once agreement is reached on these, they become the reference point for dispute resolution. If a Muslim comes across a ruling of Islamic law, they must submit and accept it, and there is no objection to seeking the wisdom behind the legislation. Women are honored in Islam, and the general principle is their equality with men, except where evidence specifies otherwise. The preference between the two genders is like the preference among all other creatures. The exclusivity of houris for men and the wisdom behind the strictness regarding a woman's refusal to share her husband's bed are due to reasons and wisdoms, including the differing natures and needs of men and women. The prohibition of women wearing perfume outside their homes is based on preserving their modesty and preventing them from drawing attention to themselves.