Empowerment of Muslim Women through Madrasas

Abstract: The society which places woman in a respectable position would be called progressive and developed one. As long as issues like health and literacy related to women are not taken care of, inequities between women and men will continue in the society. Self-employment and education are the means to attain the empowerment of women. Education is such a resource for social change that enhances the development of a society. Muslim communities mostly prefer madrasa education to their children, especially for their girls, due to their poverty. The main purpose of the Madrasas is to provide religious education and to prepare them culturally. This paper deals with the focal point that how far the women are being empowered in the society and at the same time, how much the Madrasas are playing a role in educating and empowering women.

Keywords: Empowerment, Muslim Women, Madrasas, Learning.