Islamic Women

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This paper examines the status of women in Islam which has been proven to be a controversial issue not only among non-Muslim people, but among Muslim women and fundamentalist Muslim men. It looks at how the current status of the marriage, divorce and family laws within predominantly Islamic countries often reinforce the western perception which states the rights of the husband are superior to the rights of the wife. This paper explores the teachings of Islam versus the practices of Islam on many topics, such as marriage and divorce and the roles and rights of women, while comparing them to those of the Jewish and Christian faiths.

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"According to the Quran, women are to keep their father's name as a mark of their own identity, are given the right to accept or reject any proposal of marriage, retain ownership of the dower after marriage, and have the right to seek a divorce. Women are obligated to serve their husbands by keeping the house, bringing up the children and preparing the meals. What happens between husband and wife and within the household is to be kept secret by the wife to avoid hurting, angering or embarrassing him in front of others. The wife is required to obtain the husband's permission before spending any money, either hers or his, as well as before inviting anyone into the home. She should always seek the pleasure of her husband, avoid angering him, and never refuse him when he wants her. His rights should be more important to her than her own, she should always be grateful for his care of her, and consider even small things from him as something great."

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