"For men there is a share of that which parents and near relatives leave, and for women there is a share of that which parents and near relatives leave, whether it be a little or much - a determined share." (Al-Qur'an 4:8)
Source/Credit: Chicago Tribune
By Kashmala Ahmad | March 11, 2018
Women's History Month is the "honorary observance of the month of March, as designated in 1987 by the U.S. Congress, in recognition of women's many accomplishments throughout history. A variety of agencies, schools, and organizations observe the month by focusing on the 'consistently overlooked and undervalued' role of American women in history. Libraries and communities promote special events that emphasize the achievements of women." As an American Ahmadi Muslim, celebrating women's achievements, I feel proud that my religion has given me all my rights, privileges, dignity, and respect-as my birthright, 1,400 years ago.
In America, the right to own property was given to women in 1839. The Married Women's Property Act allows such women to own and control their property themselves, and makes it their own right. Before the advent of Islam, a woman was not allowed to own property. She didn't even have the right to inherit from her own father!
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