Women in Islam

Islam sees a woman, single or married, with the right to own and dispose of her property and earnings. She has the right to buy and sell and may spend her money as she pleases.

Beating Women is forbidden in Islam

The Rights of the Husband over the Wife from the Quran and Sunnah: _Almighty Allah says in describing the righteous wives: “So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard.” (An-Nisa’ : 34) _Abu Hurirah narrated from the Prophet (Peace Be upon Him): “If a woman prays her five (daily prayers), fasts her month (Ramadan), guards her chastity and obeys her husband, it will be said to her: ‘ Enter Paradise by whichever of the gates of Paradise you wish.’”

The Rights of Wives in the Quran and Sunnah: - Almighty Allah says: “And live with them in kindness. For if you dislike them – perhaps you dislike a thing and Allah makes therein much good.” 5 - Almighty Allah says: “And due to the wives is similar to what is expected of them, according to what is reasonable. Butthe men have a degree over them [in responsibility and authority.]”- the Prophet (PBUH) said: "The best of you is the one who is best to his wife, and I am the best of you to my wives." - Messenger of Allah (PBHU) said, "A believer must not hate (his wife) believing woman; if he dislikes one of her characteristics he will be pleased with another".

Flirtation between the Couple: - Flirtation in bed. - Flirtation in the shower. - Flirtation in the house. - Flirtation outside the house, provided that nobody sees or listens to them.

The Manners of the Wedding Nights: - The groom should be nice and kind to the bride and talk to her so that she does not feel shy. This removes any feelings of discomfort and brings hearts together. - It is also one of the prophetic traditions the groom places his hand on the bride’ s head and prays for her.

Conditions of a Valid Marriage in Islam: - Both parties should approve of marriage. - The existence of a walee and his approval is a condition ofthe validity of marriage. - When both parties agree to marry, the groom should define and pay a dowry for the bride.

Some of the Islamic Legislations to Prevent any Illegitimate Sexual Acts: - Separating Children in Beds. - Commanding women to be veiled and covered in the presence of strangers (non-Mahram males). - The command to ask permission before entering homes and private places to avoid seeing anything which is unlawful to look at. - Prohibiting men from imitating women and prohibiting men from imitating women. - Prohibiting intentionally listening to anything that might arouse desires such as obscene singing and anything of the sort.- Prohibiting to look at beardless young boys or sit with them for long, especially those who are good-looking.

There are Three Conditions for the Marriage Contract in Islam Tagged In: Women in Islam There are Three Conditions for the Marriage Contract in Islam:First: Both parties should be free of any obstacles that might prevent the marriage from being valid, such as their being mahrams of one another (i.e., close relatives who are permanently forbidden to marry), or where the man is a non-Muslim and the woman is a Muslim, and so on. Second: There shoul

Men and women need to be enlightened about how to treat the 'other,' how to respect, be patient, and nurturing their spouse. We need more supportive, nurturing and caring men Muslim husbands and wives.

144 years ago UK issued Married Women's Property Act allowing them to legally own wealth; something Islam allowed 1400 years ago

The Muslim veil (hijab) is an affirmation of pride in Muslim identity in the face of prejudice and the rejection of negative stereotypes

We live in a world where some women are being paid to be naked while others are being fined to be covered!

"Fear God in your treatment of women." - Prophet Muhammad

"Women are not a garment you wear & undress however you like. They are honored and have their rights." - Ibn Uthaymin, Islamic scholar

Veiled Muslim woman: "We don't need compliments from a guy to know we're beautiful. We know we are because our Creator told us so"

'My Lord, build for me near You a home in Paradise.' - prayer of a pious woman in the Quran (66:11)

Funny how Muslim women are 'oppressed'! Estimated 80% new converts to Islam are women!

When you see women wearing the veil in the West, they are not being oppressed; it is always their choice!

Women are better at love and more patient than men. That's why God made them mothers!