Read on Twitter
Women’s rights in Islam 
[A Thread]
![Women’s rights in Islam [A Thread]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWGa1HQWoAAj-Xf.jpg "Women’s rights in Islam [A Thread]")
[A Thread]
I realized, many of us Muslim women don’t fully understand our rights. We are constantly being reminded of the rights men have over us, we forget we have rights as well.
Please read Insha’Allah
Please read Insha’Allah
“And for women are rights over men, similar to those of men over women.” Qur’an 2:228
Equal reward and Equal accountability:
“Allah has promised to the believers, men and women, gardens under which rivers flow, to dwell therein, and beautiful mansions in gardens of everlasting bliss.”Qur’an 9:72
“Allah has promised to the believers, men and women, gardens under which rivers flow, to dwell therein, and beautiful mansions in gardens of everlasting bliss.”Qur’an 9:72
Women and Men are judged the same
“Never will I allow the loss of the work of any worker amongst you, male or female; you are of one another.”
Qur’an 3:195
“Never will I allow the loss of the work of any worker amongst you, male or female; you are of one another.”
Qur’an 3:195
A common misconception is that Islam doesn’t encourage education for women.
That is incorrect.
• Seeking knowledge:
RasulAllah says:
“It is obligatory for every Muslim, man and woman to acquire knowledge”.
“Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every muslim”
(Bukhari)
That is incorrect.
• Seeking knowledge:
RasulAllah says:
“It is obligatory for every Muslim, man and woman to acquire knowledge”.
“Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every muslim”
(Bukhari)
We cannot be forced into a marriage we do not agree to or do not want, in islam the marriage is considered void.
(Invalid or Haram)
(Invalid or Haram)
A woman came to RasulAllah & said,
“My father has married me to my cousin to raise his social standing and I was forced into it.” RasulAllah sent for the girl’s father and then in his presence gave the girl the option of remaining married or nullifying the marriage——-
“My father has married me to my cousin to raise his social standing and I was forced into it.” RasulAllah sent for the girl’s father and then in his presence gave the girl the option of remaining married or nullifying the marriage——-
—She responded, “O Messenger of Allah, I have accepted what my father did, but I wanted to show other women (that they could not be forced into a marriage).”
Before marriage, women are given the right of Mehr (Dowry).
“And give to the women (whom you marry) their Mahr (obligatory bridal-money given by the husband to his wife at the time of marriage) with a good heart” [al-Nisaa’ 4:4]
“And give to the women (whom you marry) their Mahr (obligatory bridal-money given by the husband to his wife at the time of marriage) with a good heart” [al-Nisaa’ 4:4]
Again,, Our money is our money in islam. We aren’t required to give any of it away
“And give the women [upon marriage] their [bridal] gifts graciously. But if they give up willingly to you anything of it, then take it in satisfaction and ease" [Quran 4:4]
“And give the women [upon marriage] their [bridal] gifts graciously. But if they give up willingly to you anything of it, then take it in satisfaction and ease" [Quran 4:4]
Surah An-Nisaa (The Women) is an entire chapter of the Qur’an dedicated to US and our rights
Men are ordered in islam to protect, aide, and support us. Financially, and emotionally.
Men are responsible for women, because Allah has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means” [al-Nisaa’ 4:34]
Men are responsible for women, because Allah has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means” [al-Nisaa’ 4:34]
• We equally must serve one another:
They (your wives) are your garment and you are a garment for them” (Quran 2:187)
They (your wives) are your garment and you are a garment for them” (Quran 2:187)
Regardless if we are married or divorced, our child(ren’s) father is responsible for supporting us
“But the father of the child shall bear the cost of the mother’s food and clothing on a reasonable basis”
[al-Baqarah 2:233]
“But the father of the child shall bear the cost of the mother’s food and clothing on a reasonable basis”
[al-Baqarah 2:233]
“Divorced women shall also have such maintenance as is considered fair: this is a duty for those who are mindful of God”
[Al-Baqarah, 241].
[Al-Baqarah, 241].
Inheritance of women:
Centuries ago, Islam gave the right of inheritance to women.
Whether it’s a mother, daughter, wife, sister, we have received inheritance rights 1300 years before Europe recognized our rights
[Quran 4:7,11,12,176].
Centuries ago, Islam gave the right of inheritance to women.
Whether it’s a mother, daughter, wife, sister, we have received inheritance rights 1300 years before Europe recognized our rights
[Quran 4:7,11,12,176].
In The Quran, Allah Says (what means):
"From what is left by parents and those nearest related there is a share for men and a share for women, whether the property be small or large — a determinate share"
[Quran4:7]
"From what is left by parents and those nearest related there is a share for men and a share for women, whether the property be small or large — a determinate share"
[Quran4:7]
As Daughters, we have rights over our fathers as well
“Whoever is put to trial by these daughters and he treats them kindly, these daughters will act as a shield for him from Hell." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
“Whoever is put to trial by these daughters and he treats them kindly, these daughters will act as a shield for him from Hell." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
"Whoever maintains two daughters until they become independent will come on the Day of Resurrection along with me (close to each other) like these two (and he joined his two fingers)."
[Muslim]
[Muslim]
Men are commanded in islam to treat us kindly
— “O you who believe! You are forbidden to inherit women against their will, and you should not treat them with harshness” (4:19)
— “O you who believe! You are forbidden to inherit women against their will, and you should not treat them with harshness” (4:19)
The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: ‘Be kind to women.’”
Narrated by al-Bukhaari
Narrated by al-Bukhaari
Prophet’s ﷺ emphasis on women’s rights was so central to his call, that he stated it in his famous farewell sermon,
“My parting counsel (wasiyya) to you is to treat women with kindness for verily they are your partners and committed helpers”
Jami, Al-Tirmidhi
“My parting counsel (wasiyya) to you is to treat women with kindness for verily they are your partners and committed helpers”
Jami, Al-Tirmidhi
