在所谓的"文明世界"里，男女的角色是由"自由"这一概念来界定的。尽管许多人认为这是唯一公正的方式，但其成功与否的真正证明，应当在整个社会中去观察。

In the so-called ‘civilised world’, the roles of men and women are defined by the concept of freedom. While this is held by many to be the only just way, the real proof of its success can be seen in the society at large.

社会迫使女性遵从某些角色，而这些角色本质上会损害她们的尊严与体面；然而她们仍然认为自己获得了解放。“时尚”规定她们必须袒露身体，才算得体的着装。她们的身体被当作商品，用来推销汽车和巧克力。色情内容普遍被视为一种权利，而非剥削。女性发现自己在与男性竞争，并且在努力承担同样的角色。

Society pressures women to conform to certain roles, which by their nature destroy their honour and dignity; yet still they believe themselves to be liberated. ‘Fashion’ dictates that they must undress themselves to be acceptably attired. Their bodies are used like commodities to sell cars and chocolate bars. Pornography is commonly seen as a right, rather than exploitation. Women find themselves competing with men, and struggling to fulfil the same roles.

性自由的风气也带来了它的后果。强奸、堕胎和卖淫在新闻中已是司空见惯的事。通奸、婚前性行为和同性恋被视为完全可以接受的行为，而那些拒绝这些行为的人则被视为“落后”。成千上万的妇女被迫独自抚养子女，同时还要为如何养活自己而担忧。

The air of sexual freedom, too has its consequences. Rape, abortion, and prostitution are everyday occurrences in the news. Adultery, sex before marriage and homosexuality are perfectly acceptable, while those who reject them are seen as ‘backward.’ Tens of thousands of women are forced to bring up children on their own, while at the same time worrying about how to provide for themselves.

实际上，“自由”的理念被“不负责任”所取代。其后果是灾难性的。

In reality, the idea of ‘freedom’ is replaced by ‘irresponsibility.’ The effects are disastrous.

伊斯兰并不允许男女彼此支配或相互伤害。男女在本性上各不相同，在生活中也显然各有不同的角色。这些角色由唯一有能力作出界定的主来确定，即创造男女的真主(SWT)。

Islam does not leave men and women free to dominate or abuse each other. By their nature, men and women are different, and they obviously have different roles to play in life. These roles are defined by the only one capable of doing so, Allah (swt) who created men and women.

伊斯兰赋予女性尊严、荣誉与保护。穆斯林女性从未需要为争取自身权利而抗争——这些权利由她们的信仰所保障。她们也无需与男性竞争。相反，男女之间的权利与义务相互补充，十分契合。两性关系由婚姻、责任以及稳定的家庭结构所规范，其中男子是供养者和保护者。

Islam gives women honour, dignity and protection. Muslim women never had to fight for their rights - these are guaranteed by their belief. Nor do they have to compete with men. Instead, the rights and duties of men and women to each other complement them perfectly. Relationships are regulated by marriage, responsibility and a stable family structure, where the men are the providers and protectors.

即使只是简单的研究，也能看出伊斯兰的社会制度如何确保整个社会弥漫着尊严与两性之间相互尊重的氛围，男女的生活在其中得到了和谐而美好的规范。

Even a brief study will show you how the Social System of Islam ensures that the whole society has an atmosphere of dignity and mutual appreciation between the sexes, where the lives of men and women are regulated in a beautiful harmony.