What is about Muslim girls education?

Answer 1

It depends where they are in the world. Islamic girls in the US, and most if not all Western countries, are required by law to attend school. There are still many places in the Middle East where females are not allowed to be educated, because the man is considered the only one who needs it. Women there are generally expected to cook, clean, and make babies.

Answer
It is difficult to separate religious beliefs from repressive cultures and patriarchal traditions in the Islamic world.

In most places Muslim girls are educated selectively. They do not have the same educational opportunities as boys. Education of girls is sporadic and there are sweeping differences from region to region. In traditional interpretations of Islam, education is extremely restricted for girls. Another hindrance is marrying young since so many Muslim girls are encouraged or forced to marry while still in adolescence they have little time for school. Few husbands are comfortable with the idea of an educated wife. Total control is easier to maintain if the subjects are denied education.

The schools for girls are small, closed in and have a scarcity of resources. The teaching is low level although there are pockets of dedicated people trying to run good schools in various places. Few families want to pay for a girl to get a good education at a good school. Whether or not a girl get a good education is up to her father. Some enlightened (usually upper class) father's see to it that their daughters get a good education.

Answer 2

Yes, it a duty upon girls as boys to be educated per Islam teachings.

According to the teachings of Islam, education is very important. The first revealed word of the Quran commanded the believers to "Read!"

This command did not distinguish between male and female believers. The first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, Khadeeja, was a successful businesswoman in her own right. The Prophet Muhammad praised the women of Madinah for their pursuit of knowledge: "How splendid were the women of the Ansar; shame did not prevent them from becoming learned in the faith." At various other times, the Prophet Muhammad told his followers:

• "Acquisition of knowledge is binding on all Muslims, male and female."
• "Seek knowledge, from the cradle to the grave."
• "Acquire knowledge, even if you have to go to China for it."
• "The person who goes forth in search of knowledge is striving hard in the way of Allah, until his/her return."

Indeed, throughout history many Muslim women were involved in the founding of educational institutions. Most notable of these is Fatima al-Fihri, who established the University of Al-Karaouine in 859 CE. This university remains, according to UNESCO and others, the oldest continually-running university in the world.

According to a paper by Islamic Relief, a charity organization which supports education programs throughout the Muslim world: "... girls' education in particular has been shown to have substantial economic and social benefits.... Studies have shown that communities with a high proportion of educated mothers have less health problems." The paper also cites many other benefits to societies that promote women's education.

In modern times, those who disapprove of girls' education are not speaking from a sound religious perspective. There is nothing in Islam which prevents the education of girls; quite the contrary as we have seen. There may be discussion and debate over the content of secular education, or the separation of boys and girls in school. However, these are issues which are possible to resolve and do not justify a blanket prohibition against girls' education.

Answer 3

According to the teachings of Islam, education is very important. The first revealed word of the Quran commanded the believers to "Read!"

This command did not distinguish between male and female believers. The first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, Khadeeja, was a successful businesswoman in her own right. Prophet Muhammad praised the women of Madinah for their pursuit of knowledge: "How splendid were the women of the Ansar; shame did not prevent them from becoming learned in the faith." At various other times, the Prophet Muhammad told his followers:

• "Acquisition of knowledge is binding on all Muslims, male and female."
• "Seek knowledge, from the cradle to the grave."
• "Acquire knowledge, even if you have to go to China for it."
• "The person who goes forth in search of knowledge is striving hard in the way of Allah, until his/her return."

Indeed, throughout history many Muslim women were involved in the founding of educational institutions. Most notable of these is Fatima al-Fihri, who established the University of Al-Karaouine in 859 CE. This university remains, according to UNESCO and others, the oldest continually-running university in the world.

According to a paper by Islamic Relief, a charity organization which supports education programs throughout the Muslim world: "... girls' education in particular has been shown to have substantial economic and social benefits.... Studies have shown that communities with a high proportion of educated mothers have less health problems." The paper also cites many other benefits to societies that promote women's education.

In modern times, those who disapprove of girls' education are not speaking from a sound religious perspective. There is nothing in Islam which prevents the education of girls; quite the contrary as we have seen. There may be discussion and debate over the content of secular education, or the separation of boys and girls in school. However, these are issues which are possible to resolve and do not justify a blanket prohibition against girls' education.