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Thank you to Mr. Chairperson, honorable judges, time keeper, teachers and friends.
Today, I would like to deliver a speech entitle “The Role of Women in Islam”.
Role means the degree somebody or something and the effect that, they have on it. Hence, the
role of women in Islam can be summarized as how the Muslim women give impacts or effect
Allah the Almighty stated many times in the holy Quran about the role of women an
even dedicated a whole surah which is Surah An-Nisa’. Therefore here I will highlight
First and the most important role of women in Islam is as a mother. Islam holds great
respect for mother and commands the followers to respect them as they are the one who are
facing the most difficulties in rising kids until reach adulthood. Women are responsible for
It is the women who educate and install principles and faith into one’s soul. Mothers
are the silent workers who are responsible for building character of the next generation. She
will raise children with honesty, truthfulness, patience, love and kindness. On the other hand,
And In Authentic Hadith, The Prophet (Pbuh) Was Asked By A Man: “Who Is The One Most
Worthy Of My Care?” The Prophet Replied three times: “Your Mother”. The Man Asked:
“Then Whom” And In This Fourth Time The Prophet Replied: “Then Your Father”.
Thus, it shows that Islam holds great respect for mother and commends us as the
The second role of women which bring respect to them is the role of wives. A woman
is the source of comfort for her husband. Allah almighty says in the Quran Surah Ar-Rum:
“And among His signs is this that He created wives from among yourselves, that you may
dwell in tranquility, with them, and He put love and mercy between your hearts.”
From this Quranic verse it is clears that Allah the Almighty is the one who has provided
wives to men. Islam is the first religion that established the right of women as wives, not only
to please men, but the objective is that both man and woman must live in tranquility with
each other. Hence, husband and wife both have the duty of caring and loving each other to
The other role that women have to play in a Muslim society is as the daughters. In
Islam both male child and female child are equal and a parent is as responsible for the
education and upbringing of female children as they are responsible for male children. In
“He bestows female offspring upon whom He wills, and bestows male offspring upon
whom He wills.”
The best thing you can give them is your prayers, as Allah says we should always recite these
“Oh My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small”.
We must remind ourselves that making du’a for our parents is one of the best actions we can
do for them whether our parents are still with us today or have departed from this world as
sadaqah, knowledge from which others benefit, and a righteous child who makes du’a for
him.”(Muslim) .
Now I would like to focus on the role of Muslim women in economy and political
matters. In Islamic history, it shows that women took part in economic activities such as
trading and business. Khadijah the closest person to the Prophet, the wife of the prophet is a
wealthy and successful business woman. With her wealth, she is able to help our prophet in
Dakwah, gives earnings to the poor and orphans, to the widow and sick. This is a clear prove
that women in Islam also play an important role in economy. Women also allowed to work
outside house with permission to help husbands and families to improve their economy.
Aishah r.a is famously known as a political figure in Islam. She has been involved in
many political issues and even contributes in giving fatwa, advice and making decision. She
had a great political background and even participates in battle. Indeed, women are active in
social and political activities since the beginning of Islam. This indicate that women possess
To conclude, I would like to stress that women play many important roles in Islam.
Islam 1000 years ago, has given a special right and role for women in society, economy and
politics. Muslim women throughout the history until nowadays achieve great success by
following the teaching of Islam in their own fields, as a mother, wife and their contribution to
the nation.
Role of a woman is like the archers in the battle of Uhud. It looked less important, but was
She trusts in Allah and smiles without the fear of the uncertainty”.
Thank you for lending me your ears. Wabillahi Taufiq Wal Hidayah Wassalamualaikum
Warahmatulahhi Wabarakatuh.