With the advent of Islam, women were able to own and share property the same way men did. Such a right was conferred upon western women only in the nineteenth century.
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By Amtul Shakoor Din | March 26, 2018
The status and rights of women in Islam are ambiguous for many in the Western society today. A major factor contributing to this fact is most commonly a negative image portrayed by the media. As we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day in March, it would be worthwhile to understand how Islam has accorded many rights to women.
There are many aspects that are hidden from today’s society regarding Muslim women. The number one issue raised is why do Muslim women have to wear the Hijab (head covering). The Qur’an, which is the main source of guidance for Muslims, contains many commandments and tells both men and women on how to conduct themselves in their daily lives. The commandment to observe modesty is for both men and women (24:31–32). In fact the verses in reference call the men first to lower their gaze and then command the women to conceal their beauty from unrelated men. As attraction between men and women is something natural, therefore, both genders are told to follow these regulations so they are not tempted to any wrong doing. Despite of these injunctions, both women and men can live peacefully in the society and enjoy their freedoms whether it is in the field of education or in their respective professions.
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