Progress of Women: An Islamic Perspective

chalked out for vocational professional training of women to make them self-sufficient so they can stand on their feet when any such need arises. More centres should be opened for self-defence, and training and guidance should be provided for girls to equip them with adequate safety methods. It is generally thought that Muslim women are only dutybound to their husbands, family and home. They have no other activity outside their home. This is a gross mistake, very much against the spirit of Islam, which does not restrict the women within the four walls of their houses only. They are allowed to venture out of their homes to take part in a positive and constructive contribution to society. In doing so, their main motive should be to obtain the pleasure of God and service to humanity.