1) Young Muslims - The Message

fulfill their intellectual curiosity. To prevent anyone from getting aneducation is contrary to the teachings of Islam.A man is responsible for maintaining and protecting his family andproviding the basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter for hiswife, children, and (if needed) other female relatives in thehousehold. Married or not, women are not primarily responsible toprovide for the basic needs of their families. The ProphetMuhammad (Blessings and Peace be upon him) said that the mostperfect in faith among believers is he who is best in manners to hiswife. (Jamie at-Tirmithi)Women Rights in Islam1. The right to life (baby girls were killed in pre-Islamic Arabia,thousands female fetuses are killed daily in countries like India)2. The right and duty to obtain education (education is Fard orcompulsory for every Muslim man and woman)3. The right to work to earn money (if they need it or want it)4. The right to keep all her own money.5. The right to own property independently.6. Equality of reward from Allah for equal deeds.7. The right to express their opinion and to be heard.8. Equal Right to Choose a Spouse - The right to negotiatemarriage terms of her choice.9. The right to refuse any marriage that does not please them.10. The right to provisions from the husband for all her needs andmore.11. The right to get sexual satisfaction from her husband.12. The right to love and mercy in Spousal relations.Young Muslims, What they should know about Islam Page - 134