Holy Prophet's Kindness to Children — Page 25
25 6–Education of Girls The next pupil Maryam stood up and said I would like to say something about the education of girls. The Prophet of Islam s as has laid great stress on the educa- tion of girls. He instructed Muslims to make sure that they received a good education. In this way, not only would they become good mothers and bring up their children in the best possible manner, but also being educated, they would be able to contribute more to society. ’ She said, ‘Acting upon this saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammad s as , my mother’s father made sure that my mother received a good education both academic as well as religious. As a result, she excels most of her male colleagues in her work. We should be grateful to Prophet Muhammad s as who instructed Muslims to educate their daughters. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. ’ John raised his hand and said, ‘Miss! Does it mean that the Prophet of Islam s as was not in favour of boys’