exhibit the best of character and manners towards them. If, for example, a wife has elements of harshness in her character, speaks disrespectfully or does not cook the food properly, instead of losing his mind, swearing at her, throwing her out of the home, threatening to divorce her or doing other foolish things, he should always overlook any issues, and like a good husband, recall the favours of his wife, as this is what Islam teaches us.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                                                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! You have heard some examples regarding the favours of Islam upon women and the unique status it has given to them in society. Here is a summary:

*   Before Islam, women were treated like animals.

*   Islam closed the door of oppression upon women, and made them honourable members of society.

*   Islam is the true flag-bearer of women’s rights and ensures these rights are always protected.

*   Before Islam, daughters were considered a sign of misfortune, and they were buried alive.

*   It was Islam that stopped this injustice upon daughters and gave them their full rights to live freely.

*   It was Islam that established rights for mothers, and showed the world that without fulfilling their rights, there is no hope of success.

*   It was Islam that explained the rights of sisters, and taught brothers to be kind towards them.