Islam laid down a system of respect for women and tried to remove all the social evils concerning them. From criticizing female infanticide to showing respect to daughters and sisters, Islam brought about many changes in the status of women.
Status of mothers
In Islam, mothers have been given a very high status, with her position being three times higher than that of the father. The role of mothers in the upbringing of their children has been held in high esteem and consequently her status is raised.
Widows
Islam removed all taboos attached to widowhood and made the widow a lawful heir of her deceased husband as well as made widow remarriage acceptable. The holy Prophet himself married war widows to encourage widow remarriage.
Thus, it can be safely concluded that Islam came as a reform movement for the rights of women and encouraged as well as honored their role in the society. Islam never subjugated or treated women as second class citizens rather it helped and raised them to a higher status.
Status of mothers
In Islam, mothers have been given a very high status, with her position being three times higher than that of the father. The role of mothers in the upbringing of their children has been held in high esteem and consequently her status is raised.
Widows
Islam removed all taboos attached to widowhood and made the widow a lawful heir of her deceased husband as well as made widow remarriage acceptable. The holy Prophet himself married war widows to encourage widow remarriage.
Thus, it can be safely concluded that Islam came as a reform movement for the rights of women and encouraged as well as honored their role in the society. Islam never subjugated or treated women as second class citizens rather it helped and raised them to a higher status.
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