Woman

Previously, women were not worth any consideration. They did not even have any importance in the family unit or the society. It is Islam who gave them their dignity and true value in the first place. Jannah is found under the feet of the mother. This is a Hadith of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). The status which Islam gave to women is evident through this Hadith of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). Women were once considered a burden or dishonour. There was a time when girls were buried alive by their own father! In such a time, Nabi (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:

"وحبب الى النساء"

"Affection for women has been inspired in me."

By saying this, Nabi (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) has shown to humanity that woman is something that should be loved. Looking after your daughters or sisters well necessitates Jannah. Perfection of Imaan lies in living well with your wife. The most beneficial thing in the Dunya is a pious woman. All these are the teachings of our Nabi (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) which reveals the lofty status of women in Islam.

 [English version of "Madame" – Al Jamiat – Vol.7 No.4]