Muslim Beliefs

• God created all people:

  • equal
  • from a single soul
  • with the same spiritual nature
• Muhammad worked to unite the tribes in Madinah into ummah under God, with equality and justice for all
• Men and women have the same religious and moral responsibilities

  • Both will be rewarded by God for good deeds
• Islamic law recognises the rights of women before and after marriage

  • A wife can keep her maiden name and be financially supported