WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND EQUALITY IN ISLAM

Аннотация

The article discusses the issue of women's rights and equality in Islam. Islam calls for women to be granted equal rights with men, assigning them a specific status and responsibility. The Quran and Hadith clearly define women's rights to education, work, property ownership, and participation in social life. Also, the obligations between men and women in family life are based on the principles of justice. The article analyzes the role of women in Islam from a philosophical and modern point of view, paying attention to the issue of gender equality. Keywords: Islam, woman, gender, law, divorce, marriage, dowry. ПРАВА И РАВЕНСТВО ЖЕНЩИН В ИСЛАМЕ Аннотация. В статье рассматривается вопрос прав и равенства женщин в исламе. Ислам призывает предоставить женщинам равные права с мужчинами, наделяя их определенным статусом и ответственностью. Коран и хадисы четко определяют права женщин на образование, работу, владение имуществом и участие в общественной жизни. Также обязательства между мужчинами и женщинами в семейной жизни основаны на принципах справедливости. В статье анализируется роль женщин в исламе с философской и современной точки зрения, уделяя внимание вопросу гендерного равенства. Ключевые слова: ислам, женщина, гендер, закон, развод, брак, приданое. Women are given great respect and attention in Islam. The Quran and Hadith call for the protection of women's rights and for treating them fairly and kindly. Islam promotes balance and justice between men and women in all aspects of life. Women are an integral part of society, playing an important role in the family, society, and in the development of humanity in general. With the advent of Islam, women's rights were strengthened, and they were given respect and attention. In the history of Islam, many scholars, doctors, writers, and accomplished women have emerged. For example, the wives of our Prophet, Hazrat Aisha (RA) and Hazrat Khadijah (RA), were accomplished representatives of Muslim society. The Quran gives women equal rights as human beings, as expressed in the following statement: "Men have a share of what they earn, and 2 41 International scientific journal ISSN: 2181-3906 «MODERN SCIENCE АND RESEARCH» 2025 VOLUME 4 / ISSUE 3 / UIF:8.2 / MODERNSCIENCE.UZ women have a share of what they earn" (Surah An-Nisa, verse 32). The Quran also states that men and women are protectors of each other: "They (women) are a garment for you and you are a garment for them." (Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 187) This verse shows that husbands and wives should be complementary and protective of each other. The role of women in the family has also been affirmed in Islam. Women are the support of the family and loving mothers. In Islam, the status of mothers is very high and it is obligatory to respect them. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Paradise is under the feet of mothers." (An-Nasaa'i) This hadith shows that the role of mothers in raising children is important. Another hadith shows that the correct formation of relationships in the family is reflected in another hadith. Our Prophet (peace be upon him) always emphasized treating women well: “The most perfect of believers in faith is the one with the best character. And the best of you are those who are best to their women.” (Tirmidhi) The emphasis in this hadith means that a good Muslim also treats his wife well. A woman also ensures the strength of the family as a faithful wife. Respecting and valuing women is also important. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The best of you are those who are kind to their wives." (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah) The right to education is also given to women. In Islam, seeking knowledge is obligatory for both men and women. Our Prophet (peace be upon him): "Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim man and woman." (Ibn Majah) In Islam, obtaining the consent of the woman is of great importance and it condemns forced marriage. Our Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "It is not permissible to give the woman to a husband until her consent is obtained." (Bukhari) A woman is not forced into a forced marriage against her will. Women's rights and equality in Islam Before the advent of Islam, women were discriminated against and their rights were ignored. Islam has given them the following rights: 1. The right to inheritance - The right to inheritance is not directly stated in the Hadiths, but the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) ordered to follow the rulings of the Quran on inheritance and advocated justice in the distribution of inheritance. The Quran clearly defines the distribution of inheritance, and these rulings are also reinforced by the Hadiths. The distribution of inheritance is described in detail in the Quran in Surah An-Nisa: Women have the right to inherit from their families. (Surah An-Nisa, verse 7) 2 42 International scientific journal ISSN: 2181-3906 «MODERN SCIENCE АND RESEARCH» 2025 VOLUME 4 / ISSUE 3 / UIF:8.2 / MODERNSCIENCE.UZ The following basic r