Islam Gives Honourable Position To Women

International Muslim Women Union Chairperson Dr Samia Raheel Qazi Monday said social values were the basic principles of any society and the real protector of the civilization was woman.

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Mar, 2018 ) :International Muslim Women Union Chairperson Dr Samia Raheel Qazi Monday said social values were the basic principles of any society and the real protector of the civilization was woman.

She was addressing a conference held at a local hotel to highlight social aspect of women which make them the `Pillars of Civilization.' She said, "Woman is responsible for the grooming and education of the future generations, therefore, the main pillar of civilization and society is woman".

Islam has given the woman an honourable position as mother, sister, daughter and wife and has made her the most prestigious entity of the universe by making her responsible for the upbringing of the new generation, she added.

Secretary General JI women wing (JIWW), Ms. Durdana Siddiqui said that no notion of development of nations could be conceived without the active participation of women. She said women must play their role in nation building but within the boundaries of their natural obligations.

Durdana said that women have immense potential for effective deliverance of multidimensional roles adding that men and women together strengthen the foundation of society. Dr Rabia Yalmaz from Turkey said a lot women and children were affected due to war and worst type of violence against women could be witnessed in this age and we together have to stop this.

Secretary General IMWU, Dr. Affaf Ahmed Mohammad Ahmad Hussain threw light on his efforts on the rights of women in Sudan. Ms. Halima Wakabi from Uganda, Ms. Erva Molla-Ibrahim-ogla from Turkey, Dr.

Shagufta Umar from IIUI Pakistan, Ms. Durdana Siddiqui IMWU Pakistan, Dr. Amany Lubis from Indonesia and Dr. Kausar Firdous pattern in chief IMWU addressed the conference as well. During the conference dialogues and group discussions on 8 different topics were held and according to these discussions, the attendees of the international women conference agreed that the women is the actual guardian of civilization and the protector of the values and traditions.

The woman is very powerful if she realizes the greatness of her responsibility, she could revolutionize the civil society.

We feel that the physical, emotional and mental tranquillity of a woman is vital for her efficient contribution towards the prosperity of her family and society.

In Syria, Yemen, Palestine and Burma and many other countries women were suffering because of war and terrorism. In order to establish a balanced and peaceful society, we should provide women with environment of peace, respect and security along with love so that the human race could be raised in an honourable manner.

Demands made during the international women conference include effective and active participation of women in the national development process should be encouraged at every level, the rights assigned to the woman in islam should be ensured (inheritance, dowry, education, health), all the behaviours and actions based on uncivilized traditions should be discouraged, safe environment should be provided at local institutions and job spaces, steps should be taken to effectively implement the safeguarding laws for the working women, there should be grave punishments for those who harass women and children, the relevant ministries should take immediate and effective steps to make educational activities of women compatible with national and social needs, women should have equal share in decision making of political parties, the positive role of the woman in the eradication of terrorism and extremism in our society and achieving religious harmony should be encouraged.

Islam has liberated the woman from the economic hardships to fulfill their duty as the bearer and the guardians of the human race but it has also given them the freedom to work. It is pertinent to mention here that in connection with the International women day, Dukhtaran Pakistan organized the international women conference in collaboration with international women union, Punjab University, Lahore College University and Government of women university Sialkot.

Women from Indonesia, Sweden, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Iraq, Thailand, china, Norway, Italy, turkey, Jordon and Lebanon attended the conference. Many students from the Islamabad, Lahore and Sialkot University were also present.