Man and woman are the two parts of a whole.One is incomplete without the other.The holy Quran says,"And we have created you in pairs"(male and female). The existence of one without the other would be colorless and boring.The need of the one for the other is so great that it was honored even in heaven when eve was created for Adam.Moreover the union of the both is necessary for human survival.Besides this need,they are a complete source of joy and comfort for each other.It is said that man is the crown of the universe but it is woman who adorns this crown with her charms.That is what milton asserts in paradise lost:
"O fairest of creation!Last and best/of all god's works!.
In Islamic society,women are treated with utmost honour.She has the honour of being a mother,a wife,a sister and a daughter.No other religion gives her so much importance as Islamic gives her.The holy prophet in his last address asked the Muslims to treat women and the slaves kindly.As a mother,she enjoys matchless honour.The holy prophet said,"Verily,the heaven lies under thy mother's feet".
The role of women in society has been greatly overseen in the last few decades but now are coming to a more perspective to people.In the early days women were seen as wives who were intended to cook,clean and take care of the kids.Soon enough it caught on that women should have a big role than what other people thought women should have.
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In our society,women are not respected and honored especially in villages.In villages,they do not even get the chances of education.They have to work in the fields with men.Their life in villages is hard.
In cities,most of the women enjoy the opportunities of education.Their life is as much better as that of men.They can take part in every kind of activity.They are allowed to go to colleges,offices and universities.They even can compete with men in election.In many countries of the world,they have proved their skills.
As far the liberty of women is concerned,they should be allowed to take part in all kinds of political,social,economic and cultural activities.But they should also realize their duty as Muslim women.Islam imposes upon them certain restrictions.For example,they should wear veil.They should not violate the golden principles of Islam.Islam does not forbid them to get education,work for the progress of their country,earn money and struggle for an honorable status.But sometimes,in their unjustifiable freedom,they ignore their duties as Muslim women.Sometimes like the European women,they speak against the universal principles of Islam.Then they cannot be overlooked.They must realize their duty as Pakistani and Muslim women.
It is admitted that women are as important as men.They should be given every chance for the betterment of themselves and society.Without their role,the speed of the development of the country would be very slow.They should come out to work with their men but at the same time they should be true Muslims.
It would not be out of place to ask women not to neglect their duties at home.She should also be a good mother,a loving wife,an ideal house-keeper and a matchless patriot.With this regard her duty is two-fold.She will have to perform her duties in the house as well as outside the house.
