Status of Woman in Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism; A Comparative Study

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Abstract

Woman is half of humanity. Male is representing one part of humanity and the second part is interpreted by a woman. By ignoring the woman, whatever system is created for mankind, it will be flawed and incomplete. We cannot imagine a society, which consists of men alone and in which women don't be need. Islam is a great religion, which advises to pay the rights of the people. And in this religion, women have a high position. Whether a woman is a mother or a sister, a wife or daughter, all of them have been given a high position and status in Islam, according to their respective ranks. In Islam, women are given religious, social, political, national and economic rights. In Hinduism, woman is the source of all kinds of sin. For religion and worship, she is an obstacle, the source of all evil and iniquity. A woman's heart drawn towards evil and full of evil thoughts. According to the teachings and beliefs of Buddhism, women caste hinders the performance of religious duties. To attain Mukti and Salvation, distance from her is necessary. Woman is a major obstacle in the way of salvation.

Keywords:   Woman, Ranks, Obstacle, Salvati