Women's empowerment involves encouraging their fostering autonomy in decision-making , self -esteem and recognize their fundamental right to impact social progress for themselves and their communities.
Education is a fundamental right of women and every human being regardless of gender.Islam , as a religion promotes the acquisition of knowledge and recognize the importance of education.Islam teaching the importance of education.Islam teaching us on how to emphasize the importance of women's right to education.
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said :
Seeking knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim (Female & Male).This Hadith highlights the importance of seeking knowledge and emphasizes that this obligation applies to both gender.
Furthermore, Islam views education as a means of achieving personal and societal development .Surah Al-Zumar verse 9 states :
'Are those who know equal to those who do not know?The verse encourages seeking knowledge and highlights its importance in the life of a Muslim.It also highlights the importance of acquiring knowledge to distinguish between right & wrong , which can be particularly important for women who may face unique challenges in their daily life.
The Quran also recognizes women's right to education and encourages them to pursue it.Surah Al-Nisa verse 1 States.
'O mankind , fear your Lord, who created you from one soul and created from its mate and dispersed from both of them.And fear Allah , through whom you ask one another and the wombs.Indeed, Allah is ever, over you , an Observer.
Islam promotes the concept of economic independence women.
Surah Al-Nisa verse 32 States,
And do not wish for that which Allah has made some by of you exceed others.Indeed, Allah is ever, of all things ,Knowing.'This verse emphasizes than people from both gender have the right to earn and benefit from their earnings.
Islam recognizes the importance of economic independence and encourage Muslims to seek lawful means of earning a livelihood.Islam promotes economic independence for both gender recognising that financial stability is essential for societal and personal development.
Surah Al-Taqbah verse 71 states, The believing women and men are rely of one another.They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong establish prayer and give zakat and obey Allah and His Messanger.Those-Allah will have mercy upon them.Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.
This verse highlights that both gender are responsible for earning a livelihood and supporting their families.Islam encourages Muslims to seek lawful means of making a living and prohibits any form and exploitation , oppression or injustice inneconomic transactions.
Women have the significant role in promoting business and economic development in Islamic history.Kindly refer to the guidance on how Islam promotes the concept of economic independence for women :
1.Islam recognizes women's right to own property and manage their asset.
2.Women in Islam are encouraged to seek education and pursue careers that provide them financially independent.
3.Women in Islam have the right to inherit from their parents , spouses and other relatives that provide them with support and financially security.
4.Islam promoted mutual support within families and communities with both gender expected to contribute to the household and the wider society.
5.The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) encourage women to engage in trade and commerce , recognizing their ability to contribute to the economy and support themselves financially.Islamic law requires that women receive a dowry at the time of marriage which is intended to provide them with financially independence.
6.Islam recognized the value of women's work , whether in the home or the marketplace and encourages them to be compensated fairly for rheot contribution.
7.Islam recoganizes the value of women's work whether in the home or the marketplace and encourage them.to be compensated fairly for their contributions.
8.The Quran emphasizes the importance of justice in all aspects of life , including economic justice and this includes ensuring that women have equal opportunities to participate in the economy and achieve financially independentq.
