English Speech on Women in Islam

Women’s Rights In Islam

When the US began bombing Afghanistan on October 7th 2001,the oppression of Afghan women was used as justification for overthrowing the Taliban regime. Five weeks later, Americas first lady, Laura Bush, stated triumphantly, “Because of our recent military gains in much of Afghanistan, women are no longer imprisoned in their homes. The fight against terrorism is also a fight for the rights and dignity of women”.


Muslims in different parts of the world have since been “Liberated”: Their homes have been destroyed so they are no longer “imprisoned in their own homes”, their families have been destroy so they are no longer “slaves” and the rapist rule so they are no longer “forced into chastity”. One international NGO worker told amnesty international ,” During the Taliban error, if a women went to the market and showed an inched of flesh , she would have been flogged; now she is raped. “

The “ right and dignity of women “ were already established 1400 years ago , in a time when western woman were largely oppressed. Our beloved prophet S.A.W. is quoted as having said “None but a noble man treats woman in an honorable manner. And non but an ignoble treats woman disgracefully.”

From the onset of Islam the Muslim Women was treated with honor and respect. Even in his final message the Muslims , the Prophet S.A.W said “Treat your women well and be kind to them for there are your partners and your committed helpers.”


Islam recognizes the differences between men and woman and embraces these difference by specifying different roles for men and women. Mens “advantage” over women should not be seen as a right to governorship or rule over woman, but rather signifies men role as maintainers and protectors of women.

It should clearly be understood that wars do not need to be fought and nations do not need to be destroyed to protect the rights of women because Islam upholds and honors women’s right.
Women are equal in the eye of Allah and are treated justly. As Muslims , we are constantly reminded that the honor or superiority of a person is not determined by their race , color, creed or gender but their piety alone. Yes there are laws that treat women differently but it is necessary to recognize that men and women differ and to embrace these differences so that they can complement one another and function in society.

I leave you to ponder on one note , Why is rape , incest , womanizing , wife bashing and divorce more rife in Western societies than our Muslim countries? Are we not the role models for all the world to see?



Jazakhallah