Women

Islam was revealed at a time when a lot of people denied the humanity of the woman; some were skeptical about it; and still others admitted it, yet considered the woman a thing created for the humble service of the man.

With the advent of Islam, circumstances improved for the woman. The woman's dignity and humanity were restored. Islam confirmed her capacity to carry out Allah's commands, her responsibilities and observation of the commands that lead to heaven.

Contrary to popular propaganda women enjoy a special status and honour in Islam.. They have certain heavenly rights which women prior to Islam did not enjoy. Allah Ta'aalaa states in the Qur'an: 

"And they (women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them in kindness. " (2: 228)

"For Muslim men and woman, for believing men and women, for devout men and women, for true men and women, for men and women who are patient and constant, for men and women who humble themselves, for men and women who give in charity, for men and women who fast, for men and women who guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in Allah's remembrance. For them has Allah prepared forgiveness and great reward."(surah Ahzaab : 35)

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