Page 8 - Status of Women in Islam

Introduction

This study attempts to discuss the status of women in Islam. The
study is based on two kinds of resources. First, the Holy Quran
which provides valuable information on the status of women in the
pre-Islamic period and after the declaration of Islam, and secondly,
the works of Muslim jurists including the works of modern scholars

and writers.

Part one of this study deals with the status of women until the
beginning of the Islamic Mission.

Part two is devoted to the status of women after the call of Islam
and how Prophet Mohammad (p), in his message, freed women

from the shackles of cultural customs and tribal traditions which
were imposed on them. The Holy Prophet drew for them their
role in life socially and politically, gave them what they were not
previously given - their dignity - and placed them on the right path
that lead them to stability, self-determination and self-confidence.

The main concern of this study is to clear the way for Muslim
women, to know their rights which were suppressed and deprived
for many centuries and to know the position that God, His

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