The Value of Daughters in Islam
October31
There are many hadeeths (sayings of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) which tell of the value of daughters in Islam. Here are some of them:
- “If someone has three daughters and is patient with them and clothes them from his wealth, they will be a shield against the Fire for him.”
- “There is no Muslim who has two daughters and takes good care of them but that he will enter the Garden.”
- “Anyone who has three daughters and provides for them, clothes them and shows mercy to them will definitely enter the Garden.” A man from the people said, “And two daughters, Messenger of Allah?” He said, “And two.”
- “No one has three daughters or three sisters and is good to them but that he will enter the Garden.”
- “Shall I show you the greatest sadaqa (or one of the greatest forms of sadaqa)?” He replied, “Yes, indeed, Messenger of Allah!” He went on, “To provide for your daughter when she is returned to you and you are her sole source of provision.”
All of these sayings are authentic and have been collected by the great scholar, Imam al-Bukhari, in his book Al-Adab Al-Mufrad. Contrary to popular belief, Islam does not lessen the status of women - mothers, wives, or daughters. They are - in fact - of great value, as we learn from Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.