There is a common belief that Islam gives a higher status to men in comparison to women. This is misconception in the truest sense of the word.
Contrary to the common misconception that Islam holds men superior to women, Islam actually gives equal status to women as that of men. The Quran says:
“You are members, one of another.” (3:195)
This means that there is no difference between the two as regards status, rights and blessings both in this world and in the Hereafter.
Contrary to the common misconception, Islam does not degrade women. It gives the utmost respect to women.
The following traditions of the Prophet indicate the elevated function of woman in Islam:
“Women are half of men.
Fear God in respect of women.
“Heaven lies beneath the feet of mothers.” (That is, those who serve their mothers well are deserving of Paradise.)
“The best among you is he who is best for his family. For my family, I am the best of all of you.”
The Qur’an has this to say regarding parents:
At several places the Qur’an exhorts us to be on our best behaviour with parents, to pay their dues, and, even when scolded by them, to refrain from angry retorts; we should never be found lacking in loving them or in serving them. That is to say: we should at all times conduct ourselves with the utmost propriety, regardless of how our parents treat us.
