Muslim Society and Customs
Women and Family
The Basics
-Men were the head of the family
-Men could have several wives, but they had to be treated equally
-Women are equal to men before Allah, under the qua-ran
-Women could inherit property or get divorced
-Some women went into battle
-Some women influenced political decisions
-Men could have several wives, but they had to be treated equally
-Women are equal to men before Allah, under the qua-ran
-Women could inherit property or get divorced
-Some women went into battle
-Some women influenced political decisions