Women Place In Society
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Man and woman are the two parts of a whole. One is incomplete without the other. The Holy Qur'an says, ''And we have created you in pairs''(male and female). The existence of one without the other would be colourless and boring. The need of the one for the other is so great that it was honored even in heaven when Eve was created for Adam. Moreover the union of both is necessary for human survival. Besides this need, they are a complete source of joy and comfort for each other. It is said that man is the crown of the universe but it is woman who adorns this crown with her charms. That is what Milton asserts in Paradise Lost:''O fairest of creation! Last and best Of all God's works!''.
In Islamic society, women are treated with utmost honour. She has the honour of being a mother, a wife, a sister and a daughter. No other religion gives her so much importance as Islam gives her.The Holy Prophet in his last address asked the Muslims to treat women and the slaves kindly. As a mother, she enjoys matchless honour. The Holy Prophet(PBUH) said, ''Verily, the heaven lies under thy mother's feet''.
In our society, women are not respected and honoured especially in villages. In villages, they do not even get the chances of education. They have to work in the fields with men. Their life in villages is very hard.
In cities, most of the women enjoy the opportunities of education. Their life is as much better as that of men. They can take part in every kind of activity. They are allowed to go to colleges, offices and universities. They even can compete with men in election. In many countries of the world, they have proved their skills.
As for the liberty of women is concerned, they should be allowed to take part in all kinds of political, social, economic and cultural activities. But they should also realize their duty as a Muslim women. Islam imposes