Woman in Islam
How do women fit into Islam? What is their fate?This has been the subject of many a debate‘For both believing men and women, is a great reward’
This is from The Holy Qur‘an – the Words of our Lord
It can be seen from reading The Holy Qur‘an That a woman to God, is equal to manA woman is respected as a mother and wifeFor nine long months, she carries new lifeDuring childbirth, she is exempted to fastIslam is against the burial of live girls in the pastThey can pray at the Mosque or pray at homeThey may marry or divorce – it’s their choice, their ownAfter marriage, she can retain her old maiden-nameAnd is rewarded for treating all her offspring the sameOnce they are married, they should live pious livesAnd the men are ordained to be good to their wivesWomen in the
UK, had property rights from 1938This right was given by Islam, 14 centuries to dateIn the
UK, women could vote from 1918This was given 1400 years ago in Islam – our DeenWomen can work and lead a happily married lifeWithout neglecting her role as mother and wifeFor her child’s upbringing, she deserves her creditIslam also gives a woman the right to inheritThough some misinform with what they preachThe Holy Qur‘an this does not teachA woman’s status in Islam, we should never neglectIn Islam they are favoured and deserve their respect Does that answer your questions about women in Islam. If not let us know. This is a bit of an intro to our roles.
I’m not Oppressed! September 17, 2006
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