Oppressing women, forcing them to wear head covers and unreasonable clothes, and depriving them of rights in marriage, divorce, and inheritance violates the Quran.1, 2
The prohibition against inheriting wives refers to their possessions, meaning a husband cannot force his wife to write a will leaving him everything.1, 2
Adopted children remain family members even if they become Jews or Christians, because every human being is treated as a potential believer.1, 2, 3
Inheritance shares are clearly stated in the Quran, which reminds people that they do not know which of their children is more beneficial to them.1, 2
A widow who stays in her late husband's household is entitled to one year of support, and the husband must make sure he leaves enough for it.1, 2, 3
The one year support for a widow is separate from and over and above her share of inheritance, and it lapses if she chooses to leave the household.1, 2, 3
The prohibition of inheriting wives forcibly means a wife cannot be forced to will everything to her husband, and marriage against anyone's will is prohibited.1, 2
Inheritance is a right, with God designating shares from what parents and relatives leave.1
Duties in the Quran include making a will, providing for divorcees and widows, and being equitable even in hard circumstances like divorce.1
Islam gave women a revolutionary right to inherit and to control their inheritance, and Islamic law historically gave women as much security as Western law, or more.1, 2, 3
The Islam Muhammad founded outlawed female infanticide, made educating girls a sacred duty, and established a woman's right to own and inherit property.1
We must care for orphans, relatives, and the needy with kindness, including giving them something when inheritances are distributed.1
A widow is to be provided support for a year by will if she stays in the household, and she may do as she wishes if she leaves, as long as righteousness is maintained.1