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85 wombs, if they believe in Allah and the Last Day; and their husbands have the greater right to take them back during that period, provided they desire reconciliation. And they (the women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them in equity; but men have a rank above them. And Allah is Mighty, Wise. ” 2 So, for the sake of humanity and for a relationship that has been built on a covenant, both men and women have been instructed to fulfil the rights of each other. If both are attentive to each other’s rights, their relationship will grow stronger. Thus, this commandment is given to establish the rights of women. These beautiful teachings of Islam have brought about a revolution in society. Before the advent of Islam, Arabs had deprived women of all their rights. In fact, no other religion has established the rights of women as Islam has done. The Holy Prophet (saw) stressed the rights of women on many occasions. The Holy Prophet (saw) said, “The best among you is the one who is best to his wives and I am the best of those who are good to their wives. ” 3 In Surah Al-Nisa verse 20, Allah Almighty, says: