CONTENTS:- Vol.1: Society: I. General: 1. Introduction; 2. Fundamental approach; 3. Before the advent of Islam; 4. The contribution of Islam; II. The social order: 5. Islamic society; 6. Social obligations; 7. Social reforms; 8. Guiding principles; III. Emancipation and empowerment: 9. Stress on better treatment; 10. Love and affection; 11. Merits of women; 12. Their dignity; 13. Precautionary measures; 14. Gender equality; 15. Championing equality; 16. Why man's supremacy?; IV. Fundamental rights: 17. Basic rights; 18. Legal rights; 19. Other aspects; 20. Islamic law; 21. Respect, dignity and punishment; 22. The dower; 23. The inheritance; V. Status: 24. Significance of modesty and chastity; 25. Modesty and Islam; 26. Modesty and veiling. Vol.2: Family: I. Private life: 1. Institution of family; 2. Status in family; 3. Sanctity of the house; 4. Birth control; II. Marriage and divorce: 5. Institutions of marriage; 6. Right of selection; 7. Revocation of marriage; 8. An essential evil; 9. The option of Khula'; 10. The maintenance; 11. Polygamy; 12. No polyandry; III. Education: 13. Female education; 14. Co-education; IV. In the Arena: 15. Practical life; 16. Role in politics; 17. Business pursuits; 18. Contribution to society; V. The greats: 19. Great women of early times; 20. Wave of modernity; 21. Arab world scenario; 22. Scene in Pakistan; 23. Scenario in Iran; 24. The scene in India; 25. Women's lib: modern concept; 26. Future shock; 27. Analysis.
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Women are a neglected lot, but not under Islam. It may sound to be an uncommon statements, but it's true. Islam hit the world scenario as prograssive religion and raised the banner for reforms, humanity and equality. Islam, as a system and code of conduct gives all rights ti its female followers, at par with men. With in the parameters of Islam, the women enjoy a status equal to that of men-with regards to property, oppertunities and the basic rights.
