Just as education is necessary for men, it is equally necessary for women — whether worldly or religious. A woman must be educated so she can understand her rights while living in society. Islam has given women certain important rulings to protect them, honour them, and elevate their status, which are mentioned below.

Hijab and Modesty

Allah has commanded women in Islam to observe veil — covering the face, hair, body, hands, and feet. These restrictions are for a woman’s own honour and benefit. Just as Allah commanded women to observe modesty, He also commanded men to lower their gaze. Protecting the eyes is a responsibility for both men and women.

We see many conflicts and problems arise in society due to the violation of a woman’s privacy. If a woman stays in modesty, Allah Himself becomes her Protector. Along with this, Allah has ordered women to maintain dignity, respect their husbands, raise their children properly, and avoid speaking softly with non-mahram men.

Prayer For Girls

For a woman, the ruling of salah is that her head must be fully covered with a scarf, and her body must be covered except for the hands and feet, which are not compulsory to cover during prayer. A woman should pray in a place where there is complete privacy — not in an open area where she can be seen from outside, or in a room near the entrance where a non-mahram man could suddenly enter and see her. “Those whom Allah has blessed with a daughter should make their daughter stand beside them and pray with her.”These commandments of Allah are for the benefit and protection of our society. If we practice them even once with sincerity, we will certainly see the benefit, inshaAllah

Daily Duas at Home

A woman is not required to go out as much as a man, so there are certain acts of worship she should perform while staying at home. Just as men are required to pray the prescribed Sunnah prayers, women can follow the recommended supplications (duas) at home. The best place and time for a woman is to recite these duas after completing her salah while sitting in the same place, or while cooking and performing daily tasks, reciting the remembered supplications along with her work.

Learning Quran From Home

Some women have a strong desire to learn the Qur’an, Mashallah, but often their fathers or husbands may not allow them to go out. The best option for them is to learn at home. If there is no one at home to teach, they should first try to find a female online teacher. Only if there is a strong necessity can they attend a teacher in person, but strictly for learning purposes. For young girls whose families allow them to go out, the best places are safe and well-established religious madrasas for girls. May Allah protect us all and keep us in safety and peace.

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