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Title (اسلام اور یہودیت میں خواتین کا حقِ وراثت (تقابلی جائزہ

Author(s) Badar Munir

Abstract WOMEN’S RIGHT OF INHERITANCE IN ISLAM AND JUDAISM (COMPARATIVE STUDY) Islam is a complete code of life, which has multiple characteristics. Among numerous specialties, the Law of Inheritance includes a specific attribute, in which a woman has been provided her rights, along with the man.Islam has elevated women out of depths and provided her honor and selfrespect. Islam has given number of rights to women and amongst them; the right of Inheritance is one of great significance. In the Jewish religion the woman has been deprived of inheritance. In the presence of son, the daughter will not get anything. Islam has given the ideal rights to the woman that no civilization or religion could ever give to her. The division of inheritance is a significant obligation; however, the negligence on its provisions is unfortunately prevailing in modern times. There are excessive numbers denying this significant obligation in the society and on the other hand, Western flag bearers of women rights, criticize on Islamic law of inheritance. Though this criticism is totally baseless and kibosh. In this thesis, the while giving comparative narration of Islamic versus and Judaism law of inheritance has elaborated reasons and consequences of deprivation of women’s to their rights of inheritance. The thesis has been divided in to four chapters 1. First chapter consists of introduction, terms and conditions of the law of inheritance. 2. Second chapter comprises the comprehensive comparison of women’s rights of heir ship in light of teachings of the Holy Quran and the Holy Scriptures of Judaism. 3. Third chapter relates to the reasons and repercussions, in case of depriving women’s from their rights of inheritance. 4. Fourth chapter discuss with the criticism related to women’s right of heritage. Comprehensive replies have been responded to the narrative of Social and Orientalists criticisms. In the end, the essence of the narratives have been presented that Islam is the definite religion that has liberated women from old prevailing vicious circle and enchanted her at par with man to safeguard her rights. Therefore, it has been recommended that teaching of Islamic laws of inheritance needs to be propagated in the society.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Islamic thought & Culture

Language Urdu

Publication Date 2020-02-26

Subject Islamic Studies

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