اسلام میں عورت کا حقِ ملکیت برآمدہ از ملازمت: دینی اور معاشرتی تجزیہ

Women’s Right to Property Earned through Employment in Islam: Religious and Social Analysis

Abstract

This research paper examines the Islamic viewpoint on women’s right to property ownership, focusing on religious, legal, and sociocultural aspects. It emphasizes that Islam, based on the Qur’an, Sunnah, and classical jurisprudence, grants women full and independent rights to own, inherit, purchase, and manage property without male guardianship—rights that were revolutionary compared to pre-Islamic and many modern legal systems. The study is divided into three chapters. The first outlines the general Islamic concept of ownership and its gender-equitable nature, contrasting it with Western views. The second presents religious evidence, including Qur’ānic verses, Hadiths, and classical juristic opinions, highlighting figures like Khadijah (RA) and Aisha (RA) as examples of independent female property owners. The third chapter discusses contemporary challenges, analyzing how women’s rights are implemented across Muslim societies, and the socio-cultural barriers such as patriarchy and legal limitations. The conclusion affirms the Islamic consensus on women’s property rights and calls for legal reforms, education, and community awareness to bridge the gap between Islamic teachings and societal practices.