An Analytical Study on the Holy Verse "Men are in charge of women"

The verse 34 of Nisaa is among those used by opponents to broadcast demurs. Drawing a wrong inference from this verse along with a misleading attitude of man`s superiority and absolute sovereignty over women, they consider it as a case of Divine injustice and oppression. According to the performed research in the field and with regard to the context and style of the verses surrounded it, it may be concluded that the verse deals with the relationship between husband and wife and, therefore, clarifies the position of man and woman in family. It shows that man shoulders the responsibility and supervision of the family, protects it and handles family economic affairs. This verse does not state that men are superior to women but the responsibility and management of the family are upon them. This paper intends to provide answers to the demurs in the field and, finally, to propose the chosen viewpoint.