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What Is the Status
of Women in Islam?

Islam sees a woman, whether single or married, as an individual in her own right, with the right to own and dispose of her property and earnings without any guardianship over her (whether that be her father, husband, or anyone else). She has the right to buy and sell, give gifts and charity, and may spend her money as she pleases. A marriage dowry is given by the groom to the bride for her own personal use, and she keeps her own family name rather than taking her husband’s.

Islam encourages the husband to treat his wife well, as the Prophet Muhammad said: {The best among you are those who are best to their wives.}

Mothers in Islam are highly honored. Islam recommends treating them in the best way. A man came to the Prophet Muhammad and said, “O Messenger of God! Who among the people is the most worthy of my good companionship?” The Prophet said: {Your mother.} The man said, “Then who?” The Prophet said: {Then your mother.} The man further asked, “Then who?” The Prophet said: {Then your mother.} The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet said: {Then your father.}

Source: A Brief illustrated guide to Islam
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Links About Women In Islam
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Why are more women accepting Islam ? Why We Became Muslim	Free Email Groups (women only)
Prominent Western Women So Many Women Converting to Islam Muslim Women in England-Times Article Ms. C. Huda Dodge Ms. Celine Leduc Ms. Helena Ms. Jewellee Ms. Kaci Starbuck Ms. Karima Razi Mrs. Lara Ms. Malaak Ms. Michelle Ms. Natassia M. Kelly Ms. Penomee Mrs. Shariffa Carlo Ms. Sumaya Fannoun Ms. Tena Ms. Themise Cruz Imans Conversion Story & Links	For Islamic Articles, join both below: Send a blank email message to Subscribe muttaqiyyah-subscribe@eGroups.com salafisisters-subscribe@eGroups.com For Sisters who wish to veil (or are veiling) and need help and support and friendship from fellow sisters, join Properhijaab and niqab. If you are new to islam, you can also ask these sisters questions about Islam and seek general advice. Strictly women only. Send a blank Email message To Subscribe properhijaab-subscribe@eGroups.com niqab-subscribe@eGroups.com
Why women wear the Headscarf (Hijab) & Niqab (Veil) ?	Other Links
Why wear Hijab? Hijab Protects Hijab- Questions and Answers Liberation by the Veil Hijab: A lesson to be learned Only For Allah Thinking about Hijab...some steps to consider? Some advice to a young sis who wants to wear hijab Veiled? One Muslim woman on her choice to veil ############################ All about the NIQAB (veil) and wearing it	Fatawas (Rulings) For Women Woman in Islam THE STATUS OF WOMAN IN ISLAM Muslims Oppress women? Read the Quran in English Sister Safia's: A Journey Through Islam

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What Is the Status of Women in Islam?

What Is the Status
of Women in Islam?