The position of woman in Islam
The Position of Women in Islam: Rights, Role of Sahabiyaat, and Guidance for 2026 The position of woman in Islam *1. The Foundation: What the Quran Says About Women* Islam began by rescuing women from oppression. Before Islam, daughters were buried alive. Islam called this a crime. Allah says: *" And when the girl child who was buried alive is asked, For what sin was she killed?"* — _Surah At-Takwir 81:8-9_ The Quran establishes that men and women are equal in humanity, accountability, and reward. *"Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while a believer - We will surely give him a good life, and We will surely give them their reward according to the best of what they used to do."* — _Surah An-Nahl 16:97_ *" Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women..."* — _Surah Al-Ahzab 33:35_ In this one verse Allah mentions 10 qualities for both men and women equally: faith, obedience, truthfulness, patience, humi...