Holy Prophet's Kindness to Children — Page 22
22 Imran said, ‘We should be extremely grateful to the Holy Prophet s as who has instructed Muslims not to differentiate between children. In a Muslim society therefore, all children get the share of their parental wealth and property. I am the youngest of my broth- ers, yet I am entitled to a fair share of my father’s estate. We should therefore praise the wisdom of the Holy Prophet s as for such beautiful teachings. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. ’ Tahira raised her hand and said, ‘I would like to add a bit more to what has been said already. Islam is the only religion, which has given a detailed system of inheritance. It defines the people who inherit and the share each person receives in a particular situation. Moreover Islam is the first religion, to give women the right of inheritance. It makes daughters, along with sons, heirs to the property left by their parents. ’ Tahira continued, ‘Because of these teachings, not only girls, but also women in general, were given proper inheritance rights. ’ Miss Mitchell said, ‘It seems that the Prophet of Islam s as was very keen on improving the condition of