A Scholarly Review of The Customs and Manners of Selected Women Mentioned in The Holy Qur’an in Urdu Exegetical Literature

Abstract

This study presents a qualitative and analytical review of the customs, manners, and ethical conduct of selected women mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, specifically as interpreted within Urdu Exegesis (Tafsir). While the Qura’nic narrative establishes these female figures, such as Maryam (A.S.), Asiyah (A.S.), Ayesha (RA), etc as paradigms of virtue, faith, and leadership. This paper investigates how prominent modern and classical Urdu commentators analyse the social norms, modesty, and societal roles of these women. The findings reveal that Urdu Tafsir bridges traditional jurisprudential frameworks with contemporary gender dynamics, often reflecting regional cultural values while maintaining textual orthodoxy. Ultimately, this research highlights how the manners of Qura’nic women are described in Urdu literature to offer moral, ethical, and practical guidance for contemporary Muslim societies, contributing a nuanced perspective to Islamic gender studies.