It may seem to some people that in Islam the pan of scale has been made heavier to the benefit of Man, and that, women have not such as that position.

      Those who think so, have mistaken the matter due to some civil differences that each of which has its own logical reason. The variances are related to woman's natural and social position, and in the sight of God men and women are all equal and their honour will depend on the measure of their piety and virtues. No one can deny that man and woman differ in their corporeal qualities, as well as in their spiritualities. Such differences do not mean that one is better than the other. Islam has never put the personality of women under question, like the Christians in the past who were discussing whether woman is of the kind of Man or not. In S 16:96 of Qurän we read:-

      ``He who did a righteous deed, whether male or female, and he or she being a believer, We will assuredly raise them to live a clean life, and We will pay them their reward according to the best of what they were doing.''

      In Islam, contrary to their laws, woman has always had economical and cultural independence, exactly like man. Our prophet has clearly announced that learning and seeking knowledge is incumbent upon a Moslem and upon a Moslemess.

      Only a few social precautionary actions have been taken by Islam to protect the safety and dignity of women from some hazards that may afflict by her beauty.