Human rights in Islam stem from two foundational principles: dignity and equality. Dignity is a fundamental right of every human being merely by virtue of his or her humanity. As Allah states in the Quran,

"Indeed, We have dignified the children of Adam, carried them on land and sea, granted them good and lawful provisions, and privileged them far above many of Our creatures." (Holy Quran 17:70).

Regarding equality, Allah clearly declares that in His sight, the only distinguishing factors between humans are righteousness and piety:

"O humanity! Indeed, We created you from a male and a female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may get to know one another. Surely the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous among you. Allah is truly All-Knowing, All-Aware." (Holly Quran 49:13).

The diversity of humanity into many races and ethnicities is a testament to Allah's majesty and wisdom. Therefore, racial superiority and discrimination is prohibited in Islam and contradicts its essence. This concept is exemplified in the final sermon of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who proclaimed:

"All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a White has no superiority over a Black nor a Black has any superiority over a White except by piety and good action."

The Quran makes it clear that men and women are equal before Allah and the Law.

"Whoever does good, whether male or female, and is a believer, We will surely bless them with a good life, and We will certainly reward them according to the best of their deeds." (Holy Quran 16:97)

"Surely for Muslim men and women, believing men and women,1 devout men and women, truthful men and women, patient men and women, humble men and women, charitable men and women, fasting men and women, men and women who guard their chastity, and men and women who remember Allah often—for all of them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward." (Holy Quran 33:35)

Abuses against some Muslim women (e.g., honour killing and forced marriages) are cultural practices in some Muslim countries that contradict Islamic teachings.

The high status of women in Islam explains why 75% of reverts to Islam are women.

The veil is deeply rooted in all Abrahamic traditions. Christian icons such as Mary and Mother Teresa are always depicted with veils.

In the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet, both men and women are urged to be modest in their dress and behaviour. Hijab is worn by adult Muslim women in the presence of adult males outside of their immediate family to guard their modesty.

have led numerous Muslim women in history to become scholars, writers, and teachers of both men and women. These include sayings such as:

"Seeking knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim." (Sunan Ibn Mājah).

In fact, the first word revealed in the Qur'an was "read," an injunction directed at both men and women.

One very early example of female scholarship in Islam is Ayesha bint Abu Bakar, wife of prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Ayesha was known for her authority and expertise in the Quran, shares of inheritance, lawful and unlawful matters, poetry, Arabic literature, Arab history, genealogy, and general medicine. Her intellectual contributions regarding the verbal texts of Islam were in time transcribed into written form, becoming the official history of Islam. After the death of Prophet Muhammad, (pbuh), Ayesha was regarded as the most reliable source in the teachings of hadith. Ayesha's authentication of the prophet's ways of prayer and his recitation of the Qur'an allowed for the development of knowledge of his sunnah of praying and reading verses of the Quran.

As a fundamental Islamic principle to seek education and knowledge is not only a right but an obligation that is incumbent on both men and women, and there is nothing in Islamic texts or teachings, that limits a girl's right to seek education and knowledge. Those who limit women's rights to education are doing so based on native patriarchal culture and violating the teachings of Islam.

This depends on the family's culture and circumstances; it is not necessarily based on religion. According to majority of the Islamic scholars, nothing in the Qur'an or Hadith prohibits women from working, and Muslims often cite the example of the Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) first wife Khadijah, who was a successful businesswoman.

According to the 2008 Gallup World Poll, majorities of Muslim respondents surveyed believe that women should have the right to hold any job for which they are qualified outside the home. Increasing numbers of Muslim women throughout the world are employed in diverse professions, including those that are male dominated, such as medicine and engineering.

However, many Muslim women with young children, choose to be full-time mothers, which remains a respected choice in Islamic society and sometimes encouraged to ensure the best care, education, and moral upbringing of the children.