Position of woman in Islamic Shariah

MARRIAGE IN ISLAM Words of the Prophet Muhammad The first four of the following sayings of the Prophet Muhammad stress the high standard of conduct which a man is meant to maintain in his relations with women: “Only a man of noble character will honour women, and only a man of base intentions will dishonour them.” (Ibn Asakir, Tarikh Dimashq, Vol. 13, p. 313) “The best among you is he who is best for his family. For my family, I am the best of all of you.” (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith No. 1977) “No believing man should hate a believing woman, for if there is any habit of hers that displeases him, there will be some other habit of hers which pleases him.” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1469) “The most perfect man of religion is one who excels in character. The best among you is he who gives the best treatment to his womenfolk.” (Sunan At Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 1162) “According to Abu Hurairah, the Prophet considered a woman good if she was a delight to her husband’s gaze, obeyed his wishes when something had to be done for him, and placed her person and her wealth entirely at his disposal.” (Sunah AnNasa’i, Hadith no. 3231)