Women in Islam

How do women fit into Islam? What is their fate?

This has been the subject of many a debate

‘For both believing men and women, is a great reward’

This is from The Holy Qur‘an - the Words of our Lord

It can be seen from reading The Holy Qur‘an

That a woman to God, is equal to man

A woman is respected as a mother and wife

For nine long months, she carries new life

During childbirth, she is exempted to fast

Islam is against the burial of live girls in the past

They can pray at the Mosque or pray at home

They may marry or divorce - it’s their choice, their own

After marriage, she can retain her old maiden-name

And is rewarded for treating all her offspring the same

Once they are married, they should live pious lives

And the men are ordained to be good to their wives

Women in the UK, had property rights from 1938

This right was given by Islam, 14 centuries to date

In the UK, women could vote from 1918

This was given 1400 years ago in Islam - our Deen