What Is the Status of Women in Islam?
Islam sees a woman, whether single or married,
as an individual in her own right,
with the right to own and dispose of
her property and earnings without
any guardianship over her (whether
that be her father, husband, or anyone
else). She has the right to buy and sell,
give gifts and charity, and may spend her
money as she pleases. A marriage dowry is given by the groom
to the bride for her own personal use, and she keeps her own family
name rather than taking her husband’s.
Islam encourages the husband to treat his wife well, as the
Prophet Muhammad said: { The best among you are those who
are best to their wives. }4
What Is the Status of Women in Islam?
Chapter 3
General Information on Islam
A Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam
63
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Islam sees a woman, whether single or married,
as an individual in her own right,
with the right to own and dispose of
her property and earnings without
any guardianship over her (whether
that be her father, husband, or anyone
else). She has the right to buy and sell,
give gifts and charity, and may spend her
money as she pleases. A marriage dowry is given by the groom
to the bride for her own personal use, and she keeps her own family
name rather than taking her husband’s.
Islam encourages the husband to treat his wife well, as the
Prophet Muhammad said: { The best among you are those who
are best to their wives. }4
What Is the Status of Women in Islam?
Chapter 3
General Information on Islam
A Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam
63
(
