معرفت ادیان

Women's sports represent one of the ethically challenging arenas, for which the formulation of an ethical framework seems necessary. The ethical schools of Islam and Judaism, based on their respective theoretical foundations, have put forward moral values in this domain. But what are the points of distinction and commonality between these two ethical schools in this regard? The present article, employing a descriptive-analytical method and utilizing library sources, seeks to answer this question. In this vein, it became evident that in the Islamic school, the principles of physical health, respect for the rights of others, chastity and hijab (modest dress), control of negative emotions, role-modeling for women, service to society, and divine pleasure are articulated as the ethical principles governing the value system of women's sports. In the Jewish school, the principles of tzniut (modesty), gender separation, observance of Shabbat, tikkun olam (repairing the world), joy, love, and responsibility are stated as the ethical principles governing the value space of women's sports. The commonalities between these two religions lie in preserving the dignity and privacy of the female athlete, linking sports with spirituality, responsibility, respecting the rights of others, prioritizing health, and family-centeredness. The differences between the two religions lie in the scope and binding nature of dress codes, the principle of Shabbat observance, and the difference in the source and foundation of values. Although these two religions share many similarities in this practical domain, indicating their proximity, their differences are also not to be overlooked.