We should even be just with those who we hate, as God has said: ...And let not the hatred of others make you avoid justice. Be just: that is nearer to piety.... (Qur’an, 5:8) The Prophet Muhammad said: { People, beware of injustice,1 for injustice shall be darkness on the Day of Judgment. }2 And those who have not gotten their rights (i.e. what they have a just claim to) in this life will receive them on the Day of Judgment, as the Prophet said: { On the Day of Judgment, rights will be given to those to whom they are due (and wrongs will be redressed)... }3 What Is the Status of Women in Islam? Islam sees a woman, whether single or married, as an individual in her own right, with the right to own and dispose of her property and earnings without any guardianship over her (whether that be her father, husband, or anyone else). She has the right to buy and sell, give gifts and charity, and may spend her money as she pleases. A marriage dowry is given by the groom to the bride for her own personal use, and she keeps her own family name rather than taking her husband’s. Islam encourages the husband to treat his wife well, as the Prophet Muhammad said: { The best among you are those who are best to their wives. }4 What Is the Status of Women in Islam? Chapter 3 General Information on Islam A Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam 63 (1) i.e. oppressing others, acting unjustly, or doing wrong to others. (2) Narrated inMosnad Ahmad, #5798, andSaheeh Al-Bukhari, #2447. (3) Narrated inSaheeh Muslim, #2582, andMosnad Ahmad, #7163. (4) Narrated inIbn Majah, #1978, andAl-Tirmizi, #3895.
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