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Status of Women in Islam

In Islam, the duties of house keeping, like cooking,

cleaning, laundry, and even child rearing do not necessarily
belong to the woman, and she can claim a salary from her
husband in return for such work.

Under Islamic Law, it is a criminal act to perpetuate any
form of violence against women.

During the life of the Prophet, women came to him and
complained about their husbands’ treatment towards them.

He told them “They are not from us, those men who hit
their wives”.

Another source of information reported that Prophet
Mohammad said: “Verily, the best of you is the best to his
women and I am the best of you to my women.”
When Khaula bint Walaba was disappointed at the

conduct of her husband and reported that to the Prophet,
her pleadings were heard by God and these verses were
revealed to Prophet Mohammad: “God has heard the statement
of the woman who pleads with you concerning her husband and
complains to God and God hears your colloquy, For God hears and
sees (all things).” Qur’an 58:1

Islam insists that the wife should live in peace, equality,
justice and harmony with her husband and children.

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