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PATH WAY TO PARADISE 33 INTELLECTUAL STATUS OF MUSLIM WOMEN Another area where you will find that Muslim women have the lead over other women is in the field of education. Islam stresses that education for men and women is of equal importance, and the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) laid down that education is compulsory for both. He said: “It is the duty of every Muslim man and every Muslim woman to acquire knowledge. ” He also exhorted both to “seek knowledge even if you have to go to China,” and to “seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave. ” The Holy Qur’an says: “He grants wisdom to whom He pleases, and whoever is granted wisdom has indeed been granted abundant good; and none would take heed except those endowed with understanding. ” (2:270) In other words, only those who ponder can understand the signs of God and come closest to him. The Qur’an further teaches us a short prayer which simply says: “O my Lord, increase me in knowledge. ” (20:115) In keeping with these commands, you will find that Muslim women, and especially Ahmadi Muslim women are well -