The best among you is he who treats the members of his family best,” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said.
In Islamic societies Muslim women are entitled to enjoy and exercise those rights which are considered to be the privilege of men, as Islam treats both men and women at par as far as their rights are concerned. In the Quran, it is mentioned that if women have duties, they have equal rights also. Both sexes have distinct roles but their duties and rights regarding marriage, divorce, inheritance, property, litigation, family matters etc have been defined in clear-cut terms and transgression is forbidden. Islam does not permit a woman to be subjugated by a man/husband but she must be treated with affection, respect and dignity; and above all afforded all rights entitled to her as a wife, mother, daughter and even if she becomes a widow with children.Even though marriage is very important in Islam, divorce is allowed if there’s no understanding between a married couple. Allah (SWT) says iin the Qur’an: "And if you fear that the two (husband and wife) may not be able to keep the limits ordered by Allah, there is no blame on either of them if she redeems herself (from the marriage tie)” (2 : 229).
Although parents are traditionally involved in helping find suitable spouses for their children but no Muslim is allowed to force another into marriage. Islam forbids categorically forced marriage, which is a Hindu cultural influence, not an Islamic. A first-time bride must have the consent of a Muslim guardian (wali or wakeel) to get married. The wali is usually her father or another close male relative. He is responsible for ensuring the groom is a suitable match for the bride, and he helps to negotiate prenuptial details of the marriage contract. Witnesses are required for the signing of any contract in Islam, and the marriage contract is no different. Signing the contract in front of witnesses allows the marriage to be publicly acknowledged and the couple are then recognized as husband and wife. To show that a man respects and values his wife, he must give her a bridal gift, or mahr. The mahr should be specified at the time of the nikkah, but it may be presented at a later date or if a wife wished to waiver, she can do it. Islam forbids extravagance and ostentation in social ceremonies and functions. Islam is in favour of facilitating a marriage rather than making it a hardship on the parents and couples.
The Islamic marriage contract may contain any number of additional details which the couple have agreed upon as prerequisites to their married life. A woman, for example, may wish that she would continue with her academic studies and work outside the home. Similarly, a man might ask that his bride not interfere with his obligations towards his parents.
Marriage, like other social relationships involves respect, compassion, fairness and the ability to work out disagreements. The Islamic marriage contract not only establishes the legitimacy of a marriage, but also serves to protect the bride and groom's rights and special
Men and women are subjected to same restrictions or prohibitions upon themselves as far the tenets of Islam are concerned but some leniency has been allowed to women in many matters concerning biological and physiological matters. In Islam, rights and responsibilities of a woman are equal to those of a man but they are not necessarily identical with them, and constitute no problem: equality and sameness are two quite different things. This difference is understandable because man and woman are not identical anatomically, physiologically and biologically, but they are created equals. With this distinction in mind, Muslims treat her as a comfort rather than a discomfort. As a mother, she enjoys more recognition and higher honour in the sight of God (31:14-15;46:15).
Prophet Mohammed (SAW) acknowledged this honour when he declared that Paradise is under the feet of the mothers. She is entitled to three-fourths of the son’s love and kindness with one-fourth left for their father. As a wife she is entitled to demand of her prospective husband a suitable dowry that will be her own. She is entitled to complete provision and total maintenance by the husband. She does not have to work or share with her husband the family expenses. Prophet Mohammed (SAW) said in his last sermon, "Treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers”. She is vital to his life and that she is not inferior to him nor is she one of the lower species. It is said that four out of every five Western converts to Islam are women.
Women are your fields. Enter your fields whenever you please." (Sura 2:223). In Yusuf Ali's translation the full verse is: Your wives are as a tilth unto you; so approach your tilth when or how ye will; but do some good act for your souls beforehand; and fear God. And know that ye are to meet Him (in the Hereafter), and give (these) good tidings to those who believe.
What does this mean, well come commentators think it refers to vaginal sex and don't enter you wife through the anus. And asking you to do some good deeds beforehand means do some good deeds so that if you concieve your offsping may be pious due to some of the good deeds you just did. Are you aware of the Hadith by the Prophet Muhammed when talking about sexual relations with one's wife he tells his followers to send messages to one's wife instead of just going straight in for sex. The followers asked what hemeant by messages. The Prophet replied: sweet words and kisses. I think we call that foreplay today.
"A male shall inherit twice as much as a female." (Sura 4:11) . Yes, it is very unfair on the face of it, but let us see where this is coming from. Generally within Islam marriage is almost semi-compulsory. Its up to the the husband to provide for his wife and kids not the wife. The wife is not obligated to put a single penny into the household budget even if she works or if she has any money from a inheritence. So because of his family obligations a man always gets more than a woman in inheritance. However verse 2.182 states that: If one sees gross injustice or bias on the part of a testator, and takes corrective action to restore justice to the will, he commits no sin. Allah is Forgiver, Most Merciful.and verse 2:180: It is d. ecreed that when death approaches, you shall write a will for the benefit of the parents and relatives, equitably. This is a duty upon the righteous. These verses have led commentators to interpret that if for example the son is rich and the daughter is poor then ammendment to a will can be made taking this into account.
When divorcing those of your wives who have ceased menstruating, their waiting term shall be three months. The same shall apply when divorcing wives who have not yet menstruated." (Sura 65:4)
In Islam you cannot divorce your wife if she is pregnant or on her period. But if you do divorce your wife then she cannot remarry for at least 3 months. This is called the waiting period. Why? Well in case she is pregnant and so that would make the initial divorce nullified and the husband would then be legally responsible for the child.
For example about Islamic punishments. It clearly states on sura 24.4: And those who launch a charge against chaste women, and produce not four witnesses (to support their allegations),- flog them with eighty stripes; and reject their evidence ever after: for such men are wicked transgressors.
In Islamic societies Muslim women are entitled to enjoy and exercise those rights which are considered to be the privilege of men, as Islam treats both men and women at par as far as their rights are concerned. In the Quran, it is mentioned that if women have duties, they have equal rights also. Both sexes have distinct roles but their duties and rights regarding marriage, divorce, inheritance, property, litigation, family matters etc have been defined in clear-cut terms and transgression is forbidden. Islam does not permit a woman to be subjugated by a man/husband but she must be treated with affection, respect and dignity; and above all afforded all rights entitled to her as a wife, mother, daughter and even if she becomes a widow with children.Even though marriage is very important in Islam, divorce is allowed if there’s no understanding between a married couple. Allah (SWT) says iin the Qur’an: "And if you fear that the two (husband and wife) may not be able to keep the limits ordered by Allah, there is no blame on either of them if she redeems herself (from the marriage tie)” (2 : 229).
Although parents are traditionally involved in helping find suitable spouses for their children but no Muslim is allowed to force another into marriage. Islam forbids categorically forced marriage, which is a Hindu cultural influence, not an Islamic. A first-time bride must have the consent of a Muslim guardian (wali or wakeel) to get married. The wali is usually her father or another close male relative. He is responsible for ensuring the groom is a suitable match for the bride, and he helps to negotiate prenuptial details of the marriage contract. Witnesses are required for the signing of any contract in Islam, and the marriage contract is no different. Signing the contract in front of witnesses allows the marriage to be publicly acknowledged and the couple are then recognized as husband and wife. To show that a man respects and values his wife, he must give her a bridal gift, or mahr. The mahr should be specified at the time of the nikkah, but it may be presented at a later date or if a wife wished to waiver, she can do it. Islam forbids extravagance and ostentation in social ceremonies and functions. Islam is in favour of facilitating a marriage rather than making it a hardship on the parents and couples.
The Islamic marriage contract may contain any number of additional details which the couple have agreed upon as prerequisites to their married life. A woman, for example, may wish that she would continue with her academic studies and work outside the home. Similarly, a man might ask that his bride not interfere with his obligations towards his parents.
Marriage, like other social relationships involves respect, compassion, fairness and the ability to work out disagreements. The Islamic marriage contract not only establishes the legitimacy of a marriage, but also serves to protect the bride and groom's rights and special
Men and women are subjected to same restrictions or prohibitions upon themselves as far the tenets of Islam are concerned but some leniency has been allowed to women in many matters concerning biological and physiological matters. In Islam, rights and responsibilities of a woman are equal to those of a man but they are not necessarily identical with them, and constitute no problem: equality and sameness are two quite different things. This difference is understandable because man and woman are not identical anatomically, physiologically and biologically, but they are created equals. With this distinction in mind, Muslims treat her as a comfort rather than a discomfort. As a mother, she enjoys more recognition and higher honour in the sight of God (31:14-15;46:15).
Prophet Mohammed (SAW) acknowledged this honour when he declared that Paradise is under the feet of the mothers. She is entitled to three-fourths of the son’s love and kindness with one-fourth left for their father. As a wife she is entitled to demand of her prospective husband a suitable dowry that will be her own. She is entitled to complete provision and total maintenance by the husband. She does not have to work or share with her husband the family expenses. Prophet Mohammed (SAW) said in his last sermon, "Treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers”. She is vital to his life and that she is not inferior to him nor is she one of the lower species. It is said that four out of every five Western converts to Islam are women.
Women are your fields. Enter your fields whenever you please." (Sura 2:223). In Yusuf Ali's translation the full verse is: Your wives are as a tilth unto you; so approach your tilth when or how ye will; but do some good act for your souls beforehand; and fear God. And know that ye are to meet Him (in the Hereafter), and give (these) good tidings to those who believe.
What does this mean, well come commentators think it refers to vaginal sex and don't enter you wife through the anus. And asking you to do some good deeds beforehand means do some good deeds so that if you concieve your offsping may be pious due to some of the good deeds you just did. Are you aware of the Hadith by the Prophet Muhammed when talking about sexual relations with one's wife he tells his followers to send messages to one's wife instead of just going straight in for sex. The followers asked what hemeant by messages. The Prophet replied: sweet words and kisses. I think we call that foreplay today.
"A male shall inherit twice as much as a female." (Sura 4:11) . Yes, it is very unfair on the face of it, but let us see where this is coming from. Generally within Islam marriage is almost semi-compulsory. Its up to the the husband to provide for his wife and kids not the wife. The wife is not obligated to put a single penny into the household budget even if she works or if she has any money from a inheritence. So because of his family obligations a man always gets more than a woman in inheritance. However verse 2.182 states that: If one sees gross injustice or bias on the part of a testator, and takes corrective action to restore justice to the will, he commits no sin. Allah is Forgiver, Most Merciful.and verse 2:180: It is d. ecreed that when death approaches, you shall write a will for the benefit of the parents and relatives, equitably. This is a duty upon the righteous. These verses have led commentators to interpret that if for example the son is rich and the daughter is poor then ammendment to a will can be made taking this into account.
When divorcing those of your wives who have ceased menstruating, their waiting term shall be three months. The same shall apply when divorcing wives who have not yet menstruated." (Sura 65:4)
In Islam you cannot divorce your wife if she is pregnant or on her period. But if you do divorce your wife then she cannot remarry for at least 3 months. This is called the waiting period. Why? Well in case she is pregnant and so that would make the initial divorce nullified and the husband would then be legally responsible for the child.
For example about Islamic punishments. It clearly states on sura 24.4: And those who launch a charge against chaste women, and produce not four witnesses (to support their allegations),- flog them with eighty stripes; and reject their evidence ever after: for such men are wicked transgressors.
