This book deals with the following questions and issues:
The state of women through the ages: women in the pre-Islamic Arab society; Indian society;
Chinese society; Greek society; Roman society;
traditional Jewish society; traditional Christian
society; and modern secular society.
Matters in which Men and Women are equal
in Islam: in basic humanity; in application of
obligations; in rewards and punishments in this
worldly life and the hereafter; in ownership and the
freedom of financial transaction; in preserving the
honor and nobility; in mandatory education; and in
bearing responsibility towards reforming the
society.
Women’s status and rights in various stages
of life in the Muslim society: as a baby, child and
young girl; as a sister; as a wife; as a mother; as
kinsfolk and neighbor, and as a woman in general.
Misconceptions about women’s rights and
obligations in Islam and their refutation: on
polygyny; on leadership and responsibility; on the
marriage Contract and guardianship; on divorce;
on testimony; on inheritance; on blood money; on
employment; and on Hijab (covering head and
face).