the lives of these newly born girls as well as their mothers are ended via homicide, or they are thrown away at rubbish dumps, where these poor souls then become food for dogs, cats and birds. Sometimes, daughters are given away to welfare or social institutions, as their parents do not want to look after them.

Undoubtedly, all of this takes place due to a lack of Islamic knowledge. If we were to observe true Islamic teachings, we would see that Islam has completely forbidden bad conduct with daughters, as well as any form of oppression upon them. The Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has even given good news of being granted entry into Paradise for the one who raises daughters well and treats them in a kind manner. Let us hear four sayings of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّمin this regard:

The status of daughters in Islam

1.   “Whosoever has a daughter, and does not bury her alive nor consider her lowly, and does not give preference to his son over her, Allah Almighty will grant him entry into Paradise.”^[1]

2.   “Do not speak ill of daughters, as I am also one who has daughters. Without doubt, daughters are very loving, sympathetic and extremely compassionate.”^[2]

3.   “The one who raises three daughters or sisters in such a way that he teaches them etiquettes and treats them kindly, until Allah Almighty makes them independent (for example, the daughters or sisters become married), Allah Almighty will make Paradise necessary for him.” Hearing this Prophetic statement, one companion رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ asked: “O Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم! What if somebody raises two girls?” To which, the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said: “There is the same reward and virtue for him.” The narrator of this blessed