Is Equal Reward & 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

“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


Is Equal Right to Knowledge

Both men and women are equally encouraged to seek knowledge. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said,
“Education is compulsory for every Muslim.”


Is Equal Right to Choose a Spouse

Islam has honoured women by giving them the right to choose a spouse and keep their original family name
once married. Additionally, many have the impression that parents force their daughters into marriage. This is a cultural practice, and has no basis in Islam. In fact, it is prohibited.


Equal yet Different

Islam teaches that men and women have complementary, yet different, roles because it is best suited to their nature.

God (ALLAH) says:

“And the male is not like the female.”Qur’an 3:36

“Does not the One who created, know? And He is the Most Kind, the All Aware.” Qur’an 67:14


The Family Unit

Neither men nor women live a happy life without one another. Allah describes this beautifully by saying:

“They are clothing for you and you are clothing for them.” Qur’an 2:187


Love & Mercy in Spousal Relations

The Prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged men to treat their spouses in the best way,

“The best of you are those who are best (in treatment) to their wives.”

“And among His signs is that He created or you wives amongst yourselves that you may dwell in tranquillity with them; and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts). Surely in this are Signs for people who reflect.”  Qur’an 30:21


Lofty Positions of Mothers & Daughters.

Allah says in the Qur’an:

“And we have enjoined on man to be dutiful and kind to his Parents, His mother bears him with hardship and she brings him forth with hardship.” Qur’an 46:15

also The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever Allah has given two daughters and is kind towards them, they will be a reason for him entering Paradise.”


The Conclusion

We end with the words of our Lord and your Lord, the Creator and Sustainer of all men and women:

“Surely the men who submit and the women who submit, and the believing men and the believing women, and the obedient men and the obedient women, and the truthful men and the truthful women, and the patient men and the patient women, and the humble men and the humble women… Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward.” Quran 33:35