Trusted by millions of Kenyans
Study resources on Kenyaplex

Get ready-made curriculum aligned revision materials

Exam papers, notes, holiday assignments and topical questions – all aligned to the Kenyan curriculum.

How Islam empowers women economically.

How does Islam empower women economically?

Answers


gregory
How Islam empower women economically.

(i) women are accorded the right to own property.

(ii) women are allowed to engage in income generating activities such as business, legal employment, etc.

(iii) entitled to a definite share of inheritance from parents, husbands, and close relatives.

(iv) allowed to receive dowry from their husbands.

(v) married women should be taken care of by their husbands hence can use their earnings in investment of their choice.

(vi) the fact that Islam makes it compulsory for both men and women to seek knowledge opens the avenues for both parties to advance in different careers and also in the job market.

(vii) Islam allows women to receive gifts and be recipients of the proceeds from religious endownments (Waqf) which could be of high-economic value.

(viii) women are entitled to financial support if they are taking care of the custody of the children after divorce.
gregorymasila answered the question on February 28, 2018 at 12:58

Answer Attachments

Exams With Marking Schemes

Related Questions