Comparison and evaluation of gender roles in the culture of the Holy Quran

The correct definition of gender roles in societies and appropriate to female and male characteristics is one of the effective factors in family consolidation. Gender roles in different societies are derived from the culture and religion of that society, since the Qur’an is one of the original sources of our culture, it should be referred to for a proper understanding and definition of gender roles. In this article, by referring to the verses of the Quran and existing interpretations, it compares and evaluates gender roles according to the two Quranic models of Prophet Moses (pbuh) and Prophet Mary (pbuh). The current research has been done with qualitative method and documentary and theoretical analysis. The results show that the models of men and women in the Qur’an are the same in terms of human affairs and closeness to God, but prophecy and mission, meaning the leadership of society, are the responsibility of men. Both Qur’anic models, including the pious and close to God’s door, have been trained by God’s prophets in a period of their lives. Both have divine miracles, one is a shining hand and a cane, and the other is a child who speaks in the cradle. Both call to God Almighty and ask God for help during hardships. The special role that is listed for Maryam (pbuh) is the mother of the divine prophet, and the special role of Prophet Moses (pbuh) is his prophethood and mission. The feeling that is considered for Maryam (S) is the worry and fear of her chastity being violated. In the case of Prophet Moses (pbuh), the feelings of fear and anger, fear of Pharaoh’s denial, as well as fear of deceiving people by sorcerers and anger at seeing his people go astray, have been mentioned.