A Historical Look at the Women's Status in Islam

The great evolutions occurred in social issues after the advent of Islam, including the issues related to women and family, are among extensive Islamic discussions. In view of the fact that this subject has always been the target of various views and opinions, attracting many questions, its historical study would be helpful for many clarifications in this regard. In the present paper, we are trying to state changes brought about by Islam in relation to women. This paper uses a historical method to deal with women's condition and status in family, society and politics under the Prophet. In view of the cultural importance of women's status in the Prophet's age, it will be separately discussed in another paper.