Islam Women

Throughout the years in Islam there has been violence against the woman or polygamy in Islam. The men were allowed to have a various number of wives while the wives had to be covered in clothing to avoid temptations.

The Muslim women dress in Veils or long scarves to hide their face or any other attraction. The reason for this is because they are told that their beauty should only seen by family and husband. The other clothing to cover the hair, face, arms, legs, and chests are very baggy so no other man can see the shape of the woman’s body.

When it comes to rights in Islam, they are very strict. The men were basically in control of the women. For example, if the women was caught in an affair with another man or caught with her skin being exposed, the men would have the right to an honored killing.

The women in Islam pretty much have arranged marriages. The Parents play a huge role in marriage by picking out the husband she is to wed. The one thing the parents must do before she marries the man they chose is that she needs to be consulted. If the Muslim woman is not consulted she may tell the prophet and end the engagement. If the woman was divorced or a widow she gains property and she is able to remarry.

When one thinks the men are in control, one thinks that the wife is a housewife. The women are allowed to go out and get an education. Many Islamic women became teachers and earned recognition that way. Also, if they aren’t teachers they can become a contribution to the arts and literature. For example, a Muslim woman wrote this piece of literature.

Women are usually in financial need. Most woman are allowed to work under certain conditions. While doing her job she is not allowed to violate Islamic law, if she she leaves home she must act proper and modest, and her work must not interfere with important obligations such as family.

Sexuality is an important thing in the Muslim society. Depending on the religion, FGM, or Female Genital Mutilation can be done to make sure the woman is being obedient.

There is a huge practice of FGM in Islamic religion and is usually preformed in the Middle East or North Africa. The FGM is not required by the Islamic faith but is a “law by custom”. Young girls who haven’t gotten FGM in the area where it is practiced most likely will not get married there, or married at all.