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Status of Women in Islam

It is quite clear that throughout the Message of Islam,

Prophet Mohammad continued to stress the importance of
women in society.

Moreover, on the occasion of the farewell pilgrimage
‘Hojjat al- Weda’. The Messenger Prophet Mohammad
addressed Muslims and referred in his sermon to women’s
status as one of the important issues they should always
remember. He said “Observe your duty to God in respect to
the women and treat them weIl”.

The Qur’an also called for equal rights for women and
men in divorce proceedings. “If a wife fears cruelty or desertion
on her husband’s part there is no blame on them if they arrange an
amicable settlement between themselves and such settlement is best.”
Qur’an 4:128
“But if they disagree (and must part) God will provide abundance

for all from His all reaching bounty. For God is He that cares for all
and is wise.” Qur’an 4:130
Of all the permitted acts, the one disliked most by God is
divorce, as it has been reported by the Prophet.
Under Islamic Law there are three forms of marriage
dissolution:
1 - By death of the spouse.
2 - By an act of one or both the parties.
3 - By Judicial process.

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