It’s International Women’s Day. A day that celebrates women and fights the oppression against them. Muslim women face oppression from those in the West who do not understand their religion as well as those within the religion who do not act upon it’s teachings. So, to clear some things up - here are some of the rights women have in Islam:
The Muslim women receives (not gives) the bridal gift/dowry. The dowry is the women’s right and cannot be taken from her
Muslim women can own property and retain all ownership once married
Muslim women keep their last name after marriage
Any earnings the Muslim woman acquires during her life (investments, work, property) does not have to be used to support the household
The financial maintenance of a household is the man’s responsibility in Islam. Even if the Muslim women is richer than the man, she does not have to contribute. Therefore, his money is her money and her money is her money
A divorced Muslim woman has right to child support
Muslim women have the right to divorce
Muslim women have the right of satisfaction from their husband
Education is the right of a Muslim woman. Muslim women are encouraged to become whatever profession they desire in Islam (physicians, teachers, engineers, writers, artists, etc.). A true Islamic society will have women in all career fields
Muslim women are entitled to equal pay
The choice of WHO she may marry is solely her choice. A forced marriage is not valid under Islamic law
Muslim women mothers have 3 times the rights over their children than their father does
Muslim women had always had a spot in law making and politics when Islam first came. Culture corrupted that
Muslim women carried arms and fought in battles
In Islam, daughters are a blessing that provides immediate benefit spiritually to families - if they treat her correctly
Islam predates Europe in giving rights to women by around 1300 years. Islam came during a time of severe oppression to women and worked diligently to raise the status of women.
What My Religion Really Says About Women - Alaa Murabit TED Talk
Happy International Women’s Day
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