Property
Rights
Before
Islam, widowed and divorced women were not permitted to
remarry. Women in Arabia, like their sisters elsewhere
in much of the old world were not allowed to inherit property,
and in certain tribes female infanticide was practiced.
The Holy Qur'an made a reference to this criminal habit:
And when the female infent ois asked fore what reason
was she killed."
It
was not until the advent of Islam, in the early 600 CE,
when woman was recognized as equal partner to man. Her
status and role in the family and society became dignified
and her rights in inheritance, marriage and divorce were
established.
Islam
teaches that: “Women shall with justice have rights
similar to those exercised against them, although men
have a degree (in responsibility) above women. (2:228)
Islam
allowed the woman the right to 1) inherit 2) make and
keep their earnings 3) accept marriage and
to request a divorce.
Women
have the right to inherit wealth and property to establish
and engage in business.
Islam
give the women equality to man: what the Qur'an tells
you and what the society impose on you are two different
things.
What
applies to men applies to women in religion in duty and
in relationships. You cannot treat them equally, therefore,
marry only one.
Whatever
a man possesses is hers and whatever she possesses is
hers as well.
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