Daughters of Eve

It was also through All\h’s Final Word that women for the first time
were given constitutional rights such as in marriage, divorce and the
ability to own possessions.
Yet at the same time, Islam does not mistake equality of worth for
sameness in roles. Since it is obvious that men and women have been
created differently both physically and psychologically, it is also clear
that both have been made for distinct, though equally important, roles.
In Isl\m, All\h dignifies both men and women in their distinctiveness,
not sameness, while maintaining that in the most meaningful sense of
equality – equality before the Creator – they both are the same.
And whosoever does deeds of righteousness, whether male or
female, and has faith, these will enter Paradise and not the least
injustice will be done to them.
Qur’\n, 4:124
A look at examples of other societies and religions and their outlook
towards women demonstrates exactly how advanced the teachings of
Isl\m were 1400 years ago and how advanced they still stand today.
The Worth of Women
From a glance at history, it becomes clear that the female gender was
held in very low esteem indeed in almost all societies.
Judaism had it:
“It is impossible for there to be a world without males and
females. Nevertheless happy is the man whose children are
males and woe to the man whose children are females.”
The Jewish Talmud
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