The document discusses women's rights and status in Islam. It notes that in Islam, men and women are treated with equity, though their rights may differ based on their creation, abilities, and roles. It outlines several rights that Islam grants to women, including the right to education, equality of reward for deeds, political participation, marriage rights, property rights, inheritance rights, financial security, and respect as mothers. The document argues that contrary to common misconceptions, Islam promotes women's empowerment and protects their rights and dignity.

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3. What makes one valuable and respectable in the
eyes of Allah, the Creator of mankind and the
universe, is neither one's prosperity, position,
intelligence, physical strength nor beauty, but
only one's God-consciousness and awareness.
"O humankind! Verily! We have created you from
a male and female, and have made you nations
and tribes that you may know one another. Surely
the noblest, most honorable of you in God's sight
is the most God-fearing , one best in piety and
righteousness for God. Surely God is All-Knowing,
All-Aware.“ The Qur'an, 49:13.
Most honorable of
you…

4. Women are forced by their husbands to
cover
 Women are backward
 Women are oppressed in Islam
 Women are completely devoid of spiritual,
social, economic or political rights
 Muslim women are slaves to their
husbands/inferior to them
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Misconceptions about
“Women in Islam”

5.  In Islam, men and women are treated with
equity:
“natural justice”
 However, the limits and rights for men and
women may not be identical; because they are
different regarding their
1. Creation
2. Abilities
3. Roles and duties
EQUITY..

6.  Equality of reward for their deeds
 The right and duty to obtain education
 The right to obtain provisions from her father or brothers
until she gets married
 The right to have their own independent property
 The right to provisions from the husband for all her needs
and more.
 The right to work to earn money if they need it or want it
 The right to express their opinion and be heard
 The right to negotiate marriage terms of her choice
 The right to obtain divorce from her husband
 The right to have custody of their children after divorce
 And more…
Rights of Women in Islam

7.  Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:
“The most perfect believers are the best in conduct and best
of you are those who are best to their wives.”
 Prophet (pbuh) instructed Muslims regarding
women:
“I commend you to be kind to women.”
 Once Mu'awiyah asked the Prophet (peace be
upon him), "What are the rights that a wife has
over her husband?" The Prophet replied, " Feed
her when you take your food, give her clothes to
wear when you wear clothes, refrain from giving
her a slap on the face or abusing her, and do not
separate from your wife, except within the
house."
How to treat women?

8. 1. RIGHT TO GET EDUCATION:
“It is compulsory on every Muslim to get
education.” (Tabarani)
“Rasool Allah had fixed a separate day of the
week to teach SAW the Muslim women when
he would advise them and teach them the
commands of the Shariah.” (Saheeh Bukhari)
Women’s Rights set by Islam;

9. 2. EQUALITY OF REWARD FOR THEIR DEEDS:
Men and women are equally obliged to perform the
Ibadah i.e.: bearing, praying, fasting, pilgrimage and
get equally reward for their deeds.
3. The Political Aspect :
Islam provides a woman with:
Right to vote
Participation in political affairs
Women can be in leadership positions
Participation in public affairs –
During the Caliphate of Omar Ibn al-Khattab, a woman argued
with him in the mosque, proved her point, and caused him to
declare in the presence of people: “The woman is right and
Omar is wrong.”

10. 4. RIGHT TO MARRY:
 The female has the right to accept or reject
marriage proposals
 Her consent is a prerequisite to the validity of the
marital contract, according to the Prophet's
teachings
 Right to retain her family name
 Full right to her Mahr – marital gift
 Right to be satisfied by her husband
 The husband is responsible for the maintenance,
protection, and overall leadership of the family,
within the framework of consultation and kindness.
 Right to divorce her husband

11. 5. As a wife:
 In his last sermon, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
said:
“O People, it is true that you have certain rights
over your women, but they also have rights over
you. Remember that you have taken them as
your wives only under God's trust and with His
permission. If they abide by your right then to
them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in
kindness. Treat your women well and be kind to
them, for they are your partners and committed
helpers. It is your right and they do not make
friends with anyone of whom you do not
approve, as well as never to be unchaste...”

12. Islam provides a woman with:
Right to possess personal property- buy, sell, mortgage,
lease without anyone’s permission being required.
"Whatever men earn, they have a share of that and
whatever women earn, they have a share in that."
Qur'an 4:31
In Islam the wife’s property and earnings are under her
full control and for her use alone. No matter how rich
the wife might be, she is not obliged to act as a co-
provider unless she herself voluntarily chooses to do so.
Right to seek Employment
Right to Inheritance
Financial security
6. The Economic Aspect:

13.  Islam considers kindness to parents next to
the worship of God. Quran says:
"Show gratitude to Me and to your parents: to Me
is (your final) destiny." Quran 31:14
 Moreover, the Qur'an has a special
recommendation for the good treatment of
mothers
"And we have enjoined upon man (to be good)
to his parents: His mother bears him in weakness
upon weakness...“ Qur'an 31:14
7. As a mother :