"And among His signs is this: that He created mates for you from yourselves that you may find rest and peace of mind in them, and He ordained between you love and mercy. Certainly, herein indeed are signs for people who reflect." [Noble Quran 30:21]
Muslim woman has the right to study and work.
Muslim woman has the right to inherit from her father, mother, and husband. Muslim woman can be an imam for other women. A Muslim woman has the right to choose her husband. Women keep their own family name. Muslim woman has the right to divorce and can have the custody of her children. |
Women's situation in the Islamic world might seem very dependent in the eyes of the Western world but Muslim women would disagree. There are too many misunderstandings around this subject, which have to be cleared. Prophet Muhammad said: "The most perfect in faith amongst believers is he who is best in manners and kindest to his wife." [Abu Dawud] Adam and Eve were created from the same soul, according to the Islam faith. The first person who converted to Islam was Khadijah, Muhammad's wife, whom the prophet loved and respected. In the Islamic history can be find many influential female scholars, for example Ayshah, Muhammad's third wife. Women have the same rights and obligations as for men. As Prophet Muhammad said: "Seeking knowledge is mandatory for every believer." [Ibn Majah] |
Women LeadershipBenazir Bhutto: The former prime minister of Pakistan ( 1988-1990 and 1993-1996), She was assassinated in 2007. (Picture above).
Tansu Ciller: former Turkish Prime Minister ( 1993-1995), Masoumeh Ebtekar: Former Iranian vice president 1997- 2005), The Qur'an mention the queen of Sheba, who represented a ruler and made important decisions on behalf of the people. Muhammad's third wife Ayshah was a very respected scholar in medicine, history, and rhetoric, who often accompanied Muhammad to battles. Although women's acceptance as leaders is better than before, there are still Muslims who do not like Muslim women in politics or in any other role besides the role of a mother or a wife. |
CoveringMuslim women cover their head and body because Allah has told them to do so.
"O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their outer garments around them. That is better in order that they may be known and not annoyed..." [Noble Quran 33:59] They also cover themselves to be modest and a good Muslim. Verses from the Qur'an: "A woman should not show her beauty or adornments except what appears by uncontrolled factors such as the wind blowing her clothes, and the head covers should be drawn so as to cover the hair, the neck and the bosom." |
Oppression?The Qur'an states:
"...And they (women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them, and men are a degree above them." [Noble Quran 2:228] This refers to the protection of the weaker, which ought to be women. It does not mean male superiority before the law. Men's leadership in the family does not mean that the husband dictates over his wife.It is important to find a mutual agreement in family decisions. |
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