يا معشر الفقهاء ! أنتم الأطباء ونحن الصيادلة

Oh Fuqahaa (jurists)! You are the physicians and we (the narrators of the Ahaadeeth) are the dispensers.”    (He meant that the narrators of Ahaadeeth merely narrate the Ahaadeeth just as a pharmacist dispenses medication, but the Fuqahaa show the application of these Ahaadeeth just as a doctor prescribes the appropriate medication for the appropriate illness). Thereafter Imaam A`amash addressed Imaam Abu Haneefah saying:

وأنت أيها الرجل أخذت بكلا الطرفين

“But you have achieved both aspects (i.e. you are a Muhaddith and a Faqeeh; you narrate Ahaadeeth and also explain its correct application).” (Manaaqibul Imaamil A`azam - `Ali Al-Qaari, with Al- Jawaahirul Mudeeah, vol. 2, pg. 484).

Imagine a person who manufactured two models of a certain item. Model 'A' has much more features than model 'B'. The reasons for him doing so are obviously known best by him. Being the inventor, he will specify the exact usage and benefits of model 'A' and model 'B'.

Likewise, Allah Ta'ala created man and woman, both in different capacities. He sent a kitab explaining the different roles and functions of each one. The reason for doing so is known best by Allah, The Supreme, Perfect and Most wise, and none has the authority to question His decision.

HONOUR

Both man and woman are equal with regard to respect, honour, reward etc. In fact, Islam has given women such an honour, that an entire chapter of the Holy Quran has been dedicated to them. Not only did Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) intercede on their behalf, even Almighty Allah Ta'ala Himself has commanded men to be kind to them. In fact, Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has declared: "The best among you is the one who is best to his wife".

DIFFERENCE

However, it is a reality that men and women are not identical. There definitely exists a difference between them. One possible reason for such a difference is to enable a harmonious, loving and lasting bond between husband and wife. Had both been identical in every respect, this would be an impossible task. This difference is not only restricted to a man and woman. Rather in every sphere of life; be it wealth, power, respect etc. there always exists a difference between people. This is the divine wisdom of Allah Ta'ala. Otherwise, there would have been total mayhem and confusion in the world.