Women in Islam Octavia Monica Nicolescu MH 1 An Prof. Delia Marga

Women in Islam Introduction Marriage Divorce Dress Code Education Conclusion

Introduction Religion articulated by the Qur’an (word of Allah) and Muhammad’s examples Sharia (Islamic law) touched every aspect of life (dietary habits, banking, warfare, welfare and Jihad) The role of women in the Islamic society is defined by both Islamic texts and the history and culture of the Muslim world

Marriage Islamic law granted property ownership and inheritance and the right to keep it after marriage since 7 th century Dowry – personal property 15 th century study showed that 3 out of 10 women were married three times or more

Marriage contract The equivalent of a pre-nuptial Qur’an promotes harmonious relationships between husband and wife and the will of the wife to be heard Sexual relationships to be consumed only in the marriage

Divorce “Khal’a” = break up “I divorce you! I divorce you! I divorce you!” Assets distribution Child custody

Dress Code Hijab (veil) varies in the Muslim world Chador Act and dress in a way that does not draw sexual attention Modesty, privacy and morality

Education Fatima al-Fihri's founding of the University of Al Karaouine in th century academic achievement possible Nurses and teachers - jobs The late Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan was the first woman elected to lead a Muslim state

Conclusion Marriage Divorce Dress code Education Shape the Western world as much as the Muslim one