Does the word "al-banūn" in the noble verse (Wealth and children are the adornment of the life of this world) include both males and females, and what is the basis for Islamic upbringing regarding gender equality?
Wealth and sons are the adornment of the life of this world, and "sons" (banūn) specifically refers to male children. Taking pride in wealth and sons is well-known among Arabs, and Allah has made the love of desires, such as women and sons, appealing to people. The Quran specifically mentions sons without daughters, though the principle in Islamic law is equality between men and women, except in certain rulings. Both men and women have functions that suit their nature; a man is strong and powerful, fit for jihad and seeking sustenance, while a woman is delicate and tender, fit for raising children and managing household affairs.
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