Islam gives no rights to women/ Islam oppresses women

  Everybody focuses to Muslim  women worldwide as oppressed.  The image of a typical Muslim women wearing veil from head to toe should not be seen as coming from Islam. # Did you Know? In Islam, both men and women are considered equal before God, both in terms of receiving reward and accountability for their actions. The Qur’an says : “…Verily the most honorable of you in the sight of Allah is the most God conscious…”                                 - Qur’an 49:13 A Muslim woman is allowed to reject and accept any suitor for marriage and has the right to seek divorce. There is nothing in Islam that forbids a Muslim woman from exiting her house and is allowed to drive. Also in regards to education, a women is obligated to seek knowledge and it is considered a sin if she refuses. Violence against women and forcing them against their will for anything is not allowed in Islam. While there are Muslim countries in the world that do implement harsh rulings against women, this should not be portrayed as Islamic law. A Muslim women wears hijab and abaya as it is a symbol of modesty and privacy. They choose to cover because they believe it is liberating and allows them to avoid harassment.