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Status of Women in Islam
a society which regarded a daughter’s birth as a disgrace
which could only be overcome with her burial.
This is why history looks in amazement at the way
Prophet Mohammad treated his young daughter Fatima,
the way he spoke with her and the way he praised her.
Whenever the Prophet went on a journey, Fatima was the
last person to farewell him and the first person to welcome
him when he returned. He was kind to her. Islamic history
recorded that he used to kiss the hands of Fatima his
youngest daughter. This type of behaviour on the part of
the Prophet carries a great meaning.
It opens the eyes of important people, politicians and the
majority of the Muslim community towards the greatness
of Fatima. It teaches mankind about the importance of
women. It invited men to release women from the shackles
of cultures, the tribal traditions and customs which were
imposed on them. It helps women in their endeavour to
achieve their potential and to reject inferiority, humiliation
and indignity.
He also made his daughter’s happiness correlated to
his happiness and said: “Whosoever loves my daughter
Fatima loves me, whosoever makes Fatima content makes
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