Essay On Women's Status In Islam

Women Status in Islam

“In Islam both male and female are granted equal reward and equal punishment in front of the Almighty Allah and the law, and thus, there are no differences in their duties and rights.” – Islamic Thought and Culture, chapter 7, page 147.

The world has often debated the status of women in the society. Many cultures have varied opinions on the matter. Some think women are less than men in the society, some say they hold a higher status in the society, and some say they stand as equals.

People have also debated the status of women in religion, with often the same result.

Here I will talk about the status of women in Islam.

In Islam women are regarded as being equal to men. Equal, however, does not mean ‘same’. It is written

Islam believes that women hold a strong position in taking care of the family – such as raising the children.

In Islam women have the right, and are encouraged to get educated, and they should not be forbidden to do so.

Islam was the first religion to grant women equal rights; at a time when most nations didn’t.

Woman was created from a man in Islam.

“He created you from a single being; then of the same kind made its mate.” (39:7)

However, unlike in Christianity, in Islam Adam bore the first sin, not Eve.

In Islam a women has every right to her own property and finances. This property cannot be touched without her will, not even by her immediate family. If the woman wishes to, she can use it to help the family, but she is not obliged to do that.

Islam places the position of a mother at great importance. This can be found in the passage “Abu-Hurair was reported as saying: “A man came to the Prophet, and asked him: “O Prophet of Allah! Who is the most deserving and worthy of good company and care?” Allah’s Messenger responded “It is your mother.” The man asked, “Who comes next?” He said, “Your mother”. Again, the man asked, “Who comes next?” He said “Your mother”. The man asked again, “Who comes next?” He said “Your