Women in Islam

True or False Statements

1. Women are not allowed to Divorce in Islam

2. Polygamy is widespread within Muslim Societies

3. Islam oppresses women

4. Women are forced to wear the Veil or the Hijab

5. Men and Women are equal in Islam

6. Forced marriage is the norm in Islam

7. Arranged marriages are common practice among Muslim Communities

8. Honour Killing is permitted in Islam

9. Women are allowed to do Business

10. Women cannot go to University or College

11. In Islam women are allowed to Swim or Play Sport

12. Women cannot work

13. Women are not allowed to drive

14. Men and Women are not supposed to socially interact with each other

15. Women are highly respected in Islam

16. Modesty is paramount in Islam

17. Men and women should not shake hands with each other

18. Family life in Islam is very important

19. Women are supposed to cook, clean, and bring up children

20. The first Maddressah of a child is the mother

21. Men are supposed to walk 10 steps in front of women

22. In Islam the status of the mother is three times higher than the father