WOMEN IN ISLAM

FOREWORD 9 CHAPTER 1: WOMEN AND ISLAM 13 The Wisdom of Creation 14 Some Sayings of the Prophet 17 Equal in Respect, Different in Role 21 The Position of Women in Islam 24 Islam Gives More Respect to Women Than Men 27 The Succour of God 28 Islam Holds Women in High Esteem 30 Women in Every Field 31 Women and Education 34 Islam and Modesty 36 The Obligations and Rights of Women 36 Attributes of Men and Women 38 Chapter 2: Rights and Progress of Women 45 The Rights of Women in Islam 46 Progress of Women in Islamic Society 50 Women in Religious Life 52 Islam and Women 55 Islam Gives Women Complete Freedom 59 An Old Woman’s Courage 61 Women and Inheritance of Property 62 The Testimony of Women 65 Working Outdoors 66 Women in the Field of Education Contents