Indian Women Before and After Islam

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  Women in India before Islam was subjected to cruel and merciless treatment. According to their beliefs, women were owned by their father, husband or eldest son. In no case were she consider herself independent whether she was a daughter, a wife, a mother or a widow, deprived of all property rights to inheritance. Indians also believe that women are the source of evil, sin and spiritual and moral degeneration
The women in India- according to their beliefs- considers her husband to be the representative of god in the land. The unmarried woman, the widow in particular, is one of the outcasts of the Hindu society, and they are placed in the same rank of animals. In addition, they burn her with her husband if he dies, as if she has no right live after the death of her husband.
After Islam religion enlightened all, the time has cheered with a bright and hopeful future. Islam Foundations have been established in India, And the women has been blessed with confidence from her faith.
Islam has raised the status of women, and honored them more than any other religion. Women and Men are considered equal in Islam, and the best people are the kindest to their people.
 The Muslim female has the right to be breastfeed, taken care of, and the right of education.
The daughter is the joy and beautiful fruit of her parent and her brothers.
If she grows up, she will be glorified and honored, and her guardian will be her custodian and jealous protector. He keeps her out of malicious hands, hurting tongues, or betraying eyes. Islamic women are happy in their world with their families and her parents.

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