Sayyida Hawwa and the Metaphysics of Male and Female Relations

This class takes us on a journey from the creation of men and women (our forefathers Sayyidna Adam and Sayyida Hawwa on them be peace) and the establishment of the principles and practices of their relationship in the metaphysical, unseen world, to looking at the consequences of nonadherence to those principles and practices in the contemporary world today.

We consider some definitions and an explanation of what 'Metaphysics' is, then we examine aspects of the Quranic verses about Sayyidna Adam and Sayyida Hawwa that exemplify that in the the dynamic between men and women. Finally we look at some of the issues that concern women on the straight path, and compare them with the conflicts and confusion that modern feminism has brought us.

Please note: This week the question and answer session is included, as it is a continuation of our discussion in the class and raises important issues that many of us might have thought about before. It begins at 1 hour 12 minutes into the recording.