In some places the birth of a daughter is still met with sorrow, an attitude contrary to Islamic teaching. Writing in Desh Rupantor, Maisara Jannat says Islam commands honour, love and protection for girls.
Verse 58 of Surah an-Nahl describes the man whose face darkens at news of a daughter, and the following verse condemns that attitude. In the age of ignorance baby girls were buried alive; verses 8 and 9 of Surah at-Takwir say the girl buried alive will be asked for what sin she was killed.
In verse 49 of Surah ash-Shura, Allah says He grants daughters to whom He wills and sons to whom He wills: son or daughter, every child is a gift of Allah.
In a hadith in Sahih Muslim (2631), the Prophet (peace be upon him) said that whoever raises two daughters until they reach adulthood will come on the Day of Judgement together with him, and he joined two of his fingers. The writer reads this as good news of the Prophet's company in return for caring for and educating daughters.
A girl's rights, the piece says, are not limited to food, clothing and shelter; she needs affection, safety, religious and general education and moral guidance. Daughters must receive the same care as sons, and their fair share of property and opportunity must be secured.
The writer calls neglect or abuse of girls, or denying them education, a grave wrong, and says that valuing their opinions and letting them grow up safely brings peace to the family.
Source: Desh Rupantor
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