Ibn Kathir uses Joseph's resistance to Zolayḵā as a basis for the prophetic statement about men who are saved by God because they fear Him. However, other scholars, especially women scholars such as Barbara Freyer Stowasser, think this interpretation is demeaning of women—perhaps believing that this seeks to show that women do not have the same connection. Stowasser writes: "Both appear in the Hadith as symbolized in the concept of fitna (social anarchy, social chaos, temptation) which indicates that to be a female is to be sexually aggressive and, hence, dangerous to social stability. The Qurʾān, however, reminds human beings to remain focused on submission to God." Concerning Stowasser's comment on Ibn Kathir's interpretation, it is worth noting that the Qur'an explicitly states that both men and women are equal before God; both are entitled to rewards and punishments for their actions. In fact, the Qur'an explicitly praises Asiyah, the wife of the Qur'anic Pharoah, and the Mary, mother of Jesus, for their righteousness and connection to God.