ISLAM AND WOMEN ARTICELS

ISLAM AND WOMEN

Throughout ages women were condemned as evil and were considered inferior to man but the rise of Islam women gained a respectable position in society. The holy prophet (P.B.U.H) has said “verily the paradise lies under the feet of your mother”.Islamic social system gives much more importance to woman as compared to the others social systems of the world. In the Quran, we find that woman is called a blessing for the society as

well as for the family.

Before the advent of Islam, women was in a miserable condition, she was regarded as a burden and disgrace for family and society. That is why female infanticide was prevalent among the Arabs and many fathers buried their daughters alive as soon as they were born.

Besides, there were many other customs,which forced the women to lead a degraded life. Polygamy was universally prevalent, Sati a social custom in Hindustan(INDIA).To burn the widow alive with the dead body of her husband was very much alive in many parts of India.

In case of divorce or “TALAQ”men were absolutely free to release themselves from the marital ties. Similarly, a women was debarred from inheritance and she could acquire property only under the guardian ship of her parent or any other male member of her family or relative. If they were dishonest, the women had no remedy in that case.

Similarly slave trade was in vogue. But Islam abolished all those evil customs because of which a women led a miserable and deportable life. Islam raised her to a very high mark and gave her grace and respect in society.

The Holy Quran describes women as the companion of man The intellectual, moral and spiritual abilities of woman were polished by Islam.

The teachings, examples and precepts of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) illustrate the importance of woman as a mother, sister, daughter, and wife. Islam marriage as an essential social pact for the women because a woman cannot become a good citizen without education. According to the Islamic precept “getting of knowledge is obligatory on both man and woman”.

The logic behind this is that if we educate a man we educate an individual; but if we educate a woman, we educate a family. Islam also gives woman the right of inheritance.

The sum and substance of the above discussion is that the dignity and respect enjoyed by a woman in an Islamic society is truly remarkable and can't even be dreamt of by women in other societies, and it is Islam only where indeed her honor and self-esteem is safe and secure.

THANKS AND BEST REGARDS TO:

MR. SHAIKH HAMZA AZEEM VOHRA.