The Rights And Privileges Of Women - 1527 Words

Ali Dadkhah Ms. Majida Salem 12th Islamic Studies 3/28/2017 Rights of Women The rights and privileges of women have been targeted by western haters of recent times, attempting to make the world believe that women have no rights in Islam. In reality however it is the complete opposite, women have the same rights as men (in mostly all cases) and have even more leniency. â€Å"As for anyone - be it man or woman - who does righteous deeds, and is a believer withal - him shall We most certainly cause to live a good life; and most certainly shall We grant unto such as these their reward in accordance with the best that they ever did.†(An-Nahl Ayah 97). The islamophobic people of the west only take ayahs and hadiths out of context in order to try to†¦show more content†¦It was era’s of brutality and abuse of women through all civilization including these christian and jewish civilizations, until Islam came. When it came it elevated the rights and status of women from being in the dirt to the level of the clouds. Encouraging ed ucation and achieving greatness, making them equal to men in spiritual duties. The haters of Islam will say that Islam brought in an era of abuse and hate of women, but in reality, Islam is what saved the women of the world. Instilling a proper system in which it was equal, prosperous, and a wonderfully peaceful civilization. The other countries adopted many of the now a day rights given to people that they have the right to exercise. If we delve into the heart of Islam by referring to the Quran and Hadith of the Prophet (saw), we will see the many privileges given to the women of the ummah. The believers, men and women, are protecting friends (Awliya) of one another; they join the ma ruf (that which Allah commands) and forbid people form munkar (that which Allah prohibits); they perform salat, and give the zakat, and obey Allah and His Messenger. 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