It was only after the advent of
Islam that womens are given such respect.Islam raised the rights of womens equal
with man.
Before the advent of Islam womens were recognised as the sign of
humilation.People felt shameful when a baby girl wasrn in their home,in this
regard theHoly Quran says"When news was brought to themof the birth of a female
child his face darkens and is filled with inward grief!with shame he hides him
self from his people because of the bad news he had have".Female infanticides
was common,womens were humilated and were treated as slaves.They useto have a
custom that a man can marry as many wives he can afford and after his death his
son will inherit his wives.In this regard Holy Quran says"And not marry the
womens whom your father married-except what is past.This is shameful and
odious-an abmoinable custom indeed".Women as a daughter is given rights by Islam
to acquire knowledge,In this regard Holy Quran says"To acquire k nowledge is the
duty of every Muslim male and female".They have full freedom in islam for
defending themselves if they are being harmed and they have full rights to make
their decisions by their own will.Women as a wife is also highly
respectable,Allah created women from your side to be equal,they were not created
below you to not to be respected and not above you to be superior.
Women as a mother is highly honourable because of th hardships she undergo to
give birth to the child.Once a person came to Prophet and asked him"who deserves
good treatment from me Prophet Muhammad replied your mother and when the fourth
time he asked Prophet replied your father.
Islam respects the rights of women and grants them a stature of honour and
dignity in the society.Daughters are the blessing of Allah and Prophet Muhammad
said"If any one cares for three daughters,disciplines them ,marries themand does
good to them,he will go to paradise".