Srinagar, June 9 -- A. B. Nadvi

Islam is a religion founded on justice, equality, and human dignity. Throughout history, Muslim women have played key roles in knowledge, politics, and social welfare. In the present era, the active participation of women in the overall development of Muslim society is not merely a personal aspiration but has become an unavoidable necessity. Islam granted rights to women fourteen hundred years ago rights that the modern world has only recently begun to recognize. In light of the Qur'an and Sunnah, there is no distinction between men and women in terms of human dignity and reward. God Almighty states:

"Whoever does righteous deeds, whether male or female, while being a believer, We will surely grant them a...