Women and men - created from the same dust - fanaticism prevents equality

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Equal gender rights: We were "created from the same dust [so that] no one should exalt himself over the other," but the imbalance continues. What can be done to promote it? Consider this heinous transgression:

'My husband rapes me repeatedly. I asked the (religious leader) for help, but he sided with him... I have nowhere else to go. I have no tears left to shed. I no longer scream.' (INDONESIA) http://is.gd/zC58

T:
Indeed, injustice toward women in Islam today is not a rare phenomenon. The solution to alleviate this injustice is to turn to Baha'u'llah's principle of the equality of men and women. Look at the stark contrast between the Baha'i Faith and Islam (as it is practiced today by many of its adherents) in their treatment of women: in the Baha'i Faith, ... Read moreeducation of women is of the utmost importance, whereas among many Muslims it is frowned upon and in some cases, a vigorous effort is exerted on their part to hinder the educational progress of females.  Revelation is progressive since man needs new and updated teachings to conform to the exigencies of the age in which he lives. We have entered a new age, with new requirements and a need for "updated" spiritual guidance, and mankind is slowly realizing that the old ways don't work anymore. Sayings relevant to primitive men thousands of years ago may not be applicable today. So humanity will benefit from turning to Baha'u'llah's Teachings.

T:
The Ancient of Days has formally declared the oneness of mankind. He has given the new teachings. Here is an example of the old teachings. The Holy Qur'an says: "[m]en are superior to women," and instructs men to take disobedient women to their beds and "scourge" them:

"Men are superior to women on account of the qualities with which God has ... Read moregifted the one above the other, and on account of the outlay they make from their substance for them. Virtuous women are obedient, careful, during the husband's absence, because God has of them been careful. But chide those for whose refractoriness you have cause to fear; remove them into beds apart, and scourge them: but if they are obedient to you, then seek not occasion against them: verily, God is High, Great!" (Qur'an 4:34)

The Qur'an was perfect for its own Day, of course, and through its Word humanity has reached the age of spiritual maturity. Being more mature, we require new Guidance -- a new Word of God (Baha'i Teachings), if you will.

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Regarding the Hidden Word "O QUINTESSENCE OF PASSION! Put away all covetousness and seek contentment"

O QUINTESSENCE OF PASSION! Put away all covetousness and seek contentment; for the covetous hath ever been deprived, and the contented hath ever been loved and praised.

        --Bahá'u'lláh, HW P50

A:
We're prohibited from coveting anything, except becoming the best servant from among the servants - "Vie with each other in the service of God and of His Cause." -Bahá'u'lláh

T:
You're right, the prohibition is on coveting anything in the world. It takes it one step further than Deuteronomy 5:21: "Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour's wife, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour's house, his field, or his manservant, or his maidservant, his ox, or his ass, or any thing that is thy neighbour's."

A:
Indeed it does! I guess it says it in the title addressing the individual as "Quintessence of Passion" - what does "quintessence" imply? The dictionary states, "the essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form." It put things in perspective regarding our life here on earth - essentially ruled by passion; but we have another choice! ;)