STUDY ISLAM - Islam gave economical rights to the women 1,300 years before the West. An adult Muslim woman can own, she can dispose or disown any of her property without consulting any one, irrespective whether she is married or she is single. In 1870, it was the first time in England, that the West recognized the rights of the married woman, where she was allowed to own or dispose any of her property without consultation.
Women on Job
A women in Islam, if she wishes to work she can work. There is no text in the Qur’an or the authentic Hadith which prevents or makes it prohibited for a woman to do any work, as long as it is not unlawful, as long as it is within the preview of the Islamic Shariah, as long as she maintains her Islamic dress code.
Women on Job
A women in Islam, if she wishes to work she can work. There is no text in the Qur’an or the authentic Hadith which prevents or makes it prohibited for a woman to do any work, as long as it is not unlawful, as long as it is within the preview of the Islamic Shariah, as long as she maintains her Islamic dress code.
But natural, she cannot take up jobs, which exhibit her beauty and body. Like for example, modeling and film acting, and such kind of jobs. Many of the professions and jobs which are prohibited for the woman are also prohibited for the man, for example serving alcohol, working in gambling dens, doing any unethical or dishonest business. All these jobs are prohibited for both men and women.
A true Islamic society requires women to take up profession such as doctors. We do require female Gynecologists, we do require female nurses, we do require female teachers. But, a woman in Islam has got no financial obligations. The financial obligation is laid on the shoulders of the man in the family. Therefore she need not work for her livelihood.
But in genuine cases, where there are financial crisis in which both the ends do not meet, she has the option of working. Here too, no one can force her to work. She works out of her own, absolute free will.
Financial Security for Women
A woman in Islam has been given more financial security, as compared to the man.
As I told you earlier, the financial obligation is not put on her shoulder. It is put on the shoulder of the man in the family. It is the duty of the father or the brother, before she is married and the duty of the husband or the son, after she is married to look after her lodging, boarding, clothing and financial aspects of her.
Compulsory Marital Gift for a Woman
When she gets married, she is on the receiving end. She receives a gift, she receives a dower or a marital gift, which is called as ‘Meher’.
And it is mentioned in the Qur’an in Surah Nisa, which says,
And it is mentioned in the Qur’an in Surah Nisa, which says,
"and give the women (on marriage) their dower As a free gift; but if they, of their own good pleasure, remit any part of it to you, take it and enjoy it with right good cheer." [QS. An-Nisaa 4:4]
For a marriage to solemnize in Islam, ‘Meher’ is compulsory. But unfortunately in our Muslim society here, we just keep a nominal ‘Meher’ to satisfy the Qur’an, and they spend much more on the reception, on the decoration, on the flowers, on the lunch parties, on the dinner parties.
In Islam, there is no lower-limit, nor is there an upper limit for ‘Meher’. But when a person can spend a lot of money on the reception, surely the ‘Meher’ should be much more. There are various cultures which have crept into the Muslim societies, specially in the Indo-Pak area. They give a small amount of ‘Meher’ and they expect the wife to give a fridge, to give a T.V set, they expect the wife to give an apartment, to give a car, etc., and a large sum of dowry, depending upon the status of the husband.
Demanding dowry from the wife, directly or indirectly is prohibited in Islam. If the parents of the girl give the girl something out of their own free will, it is accepted. But demanding or forcing directly or indirectly, it is prohibited in Islam.
No Financial Liabilities
If a Woman works, which she does not have to - whatever earning she gets, it is absolutely her property. She need not spend on the household, if she wants to spend it is her free will. Irrespective how rich the wife is, it is the duty of the husband to give lodging, boarding, clothing and look after the financial aspects of the wife.
In case of divorce or if a wife gets widowed, she is given financial support for the period of ‘Iddah’ and if she has children, she is also given child support.
Right to Inherit
Islam gave the right to the women to inherit, centuries ago. If you read the Qur’an - in several verses, in Surah Nisa, in Surah Baqarah and in Surah Maidah, it is mentioned that a woman, irrespective she is a wife or she is a mother, or a sister, or a daughter, she has a right to inherit. And it has been fixed by God Almighty in the Qur’an.
And many people misconception about inherit in Islam especially those relating to the women. They think Islam is not show a justice and discriminate a women, for only giving half part of inheritance compared to the inheritance rights for a man. This is mentioned in the Qur'an:
In Islam, there is no lower-limit, nor is there an upper limit for ‘Meher’. But when a person can spend a lot of money on the reception, surely the ‘Meher’ should be much more. There are various cultures which have crept into the Muslim societies, specially in the Indo-Pak area. They give a small amount of ‘Meher’ and they expect the wife to give a fridge, to give a T.V set, they expect the wife to give an apartment, to give a car, etc., and a large sum of dowry, depending upon the status of the husband.
Demanding dowry from the wife, directly or indirectly is prohibited in Islam. If the parents of the girl give the girl something out of their own free will, it is accepted. But demanding or forcing directly or indirectly, it is prohibited in Islam.
No Financial Liabilities
If a Woman works, which she does not have to - whatever earning she gets, it is absolutely her property. She need not spend on the household, if she wants to spend it is her free will. Irrespective how rich the wife is, it is the duty of the husband to give lodging, boarding, clothing and look after the financial aspects of the wife.
In case of divorce or if a wife gets widowed, she is given financial support for the period of ‘Iddah’ and if she has children, she is also given child support.
Right to Inherit
Islam gave the right to the women to inherit, centuries ago. If you read the Qur’an - in several verses, in Surah Nisa, in Surah Baqarah and in Surah Maidah, it is mentioned that a woman, irrespective she is a wife or she is a mother, or a sister, or a daughter, she has a right to inherit. And it has been fixed by God Almighty in the Qur’an.
And many people misconception about inherit in Islam especially those relating to the women. They think Islam is not show a justice and discriminate a women, for only giving half part of inheritance compared to the inheritance rights for a man. This is mentioned in the Qur'an:
"They ask Thee for a legal decision. say: Allah directs (thus) about those who leave no descendants or ascendants As heirs. if it is a man that dies, leaving a sister but no child, she shall have half the inheritance: if (Such a deceased was) a woman, who left no child, Her brother takes Her inheritance: if there are two sisters, They shall have two-thirds of the inheritance (Between them): if there are brothers and sisters, (They share), the male having Twice the share of the female. Thus doth Allah make Clear to you (his law), Lest ye err. and Allah hath knowledge of all things." [QS. An-Nisaa 4:176]
On this verse is clearly say that 'the male having Twice the share of the female'. But, if we analyze more deeply, this "half share" of female is more advantageous than the "twice share" of male. Because in Islam the financial obligation is not put on her shoulder. It is put on the shoulder of the man in the family. It is the duty of the father or the brother, before she is married and the duty of the husband or the son, after she is married to look after her lodging, boarding, clothing and financial aspects of her.
For example, there is a person died and leave behind 30.000 dollar to share between his son and daughter. So, a daughter inherit 10.000 dollar, and son inherit 20.000 dollar. Let me ask you, whether you want to get a 10.000 dollar only for yourself, or get a 20.000 dollar which is likely to you to share with others?
For example, there is a person died and leave behind 30.000 dollar to share between his son and daughter. So, a daughter inherit 10.000 dollar, and son inherit 20.000 dollar. Let me ask you, whether you want to get a 10.000 dollar only for yourself, or get a 20.000 dollar which is likely to you to share with others?
Sources: ilovezakirnaik.com
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