Woman Education for Sustainable National Development: The Islamic Perspective

Bello-Ja'afar Hidaya

Abstract


This study, aimed at explaining Islam and women education and its benefits to the society. It also discussed the type of education women needs and the factors that hinder them education. The paper found out that Islam accords woman a right to acquire knowledge. However, culture, customs and ignorance deny her this right. The paper recommended among other things that there should be enlightenment campaign for parents and husbands on the rights and duties of women. Furthermore, Government should provide free education for women, enact laws that will make women to enroll at schools and as well establish special schools for dropouts.


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