This book is considered a treasure for both women and men alike, as it brings awareness of the duties and the rights of women so that every individual receives what is due to them pursuant to the Shariah. It shows the utmost extent in which the Islamic Shariah protects the rights of women. - Sheikh Salah Amer Elkamisy, Arab Academy for Shariah Sciences

Rabab Razik, a University of Houston graduate, began her career as an architect. However, over the past 31 years, she has devoted her life to the study and teaching of Islamic Studies. She holds an Islamic Studies degree from Islamic American University, a Master's in Islamic Studies from American Open University, and earned her PhD in Islamic Law from American University for Human Sciences. She has a deep-rooted interest in women's rights and studies under Islamic law, comparative fiqh, general Islamic law and Islamic history. The author is commonly known by her married name, Rabab Gomaa.

Rabab has served as a member of various institutions. At Northwest Suburban College, she has taught Arabic, Qur'anic Arabic, and Religion in Architecture. She is also affiliated with the Arab Academy for Shari'a Sciences in Beirut, Lebanon, where she specializes in Comparative Fiqh. She taught Principles of the Islamic Faith at American Open University and taught Comparative Fiqh at the Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs in Rolling Meadows, IL. Rabab is actively engaged in teaching at various times of the year in community centers, mosques, and organizations, including the Islamic Foundation in Villa Park and Al-Huda Academy in Schaumburg, IL. Her commitment extends to both Muslim and non-Muslim communities, where she serves as a guest speaker at venues like Little Home Church in West Chicago. Her dedication to teaching and her ability to make learning an enjoyable experience for her students define her teaching philosophy

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................

CHAPTER TWO:WOMEN’S FINANCIAL RIGHTS UNDER ISLAMIC LAW...................................................................................................................................... 15

Chapter Three: SCHOLARLY CONTROVERSIES AND VARYING INTERPRETATIONS............................................................................................... 56

CHAPTER FOUR:STUDY of the Lives of 21 American Women.. 133

CHAPTER FIVE: ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS................................................. 217

CHAPTER SIX: RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS................... 273

endnotes:…………………………………………………………………………………………..324

BIBLIOGRAPHY.................................................................................................... 386

APPENDICES.......................................................................................................... 405

APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY Of ARABIC TERMS............................................ 406

appendix b: Terms of bestowing honor………………………………………………411

APPENDIX C: QUR’AN INDEX........................................................................... 412

APPENDIX D: PROPHETIC TRADITIONS INDEX......................................... 419

Appendix e: The Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA) FAMILY CODES.....................................................................................