The second program of this week’s “Constructive Discourse” was held at the Tabyan Center in Kabul on the occasion of the anniversary of the marriage of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Khadija. Religious and cultural experts emphasized in this meeting that by maintaining the Islamic hijab and observing religious values, women can be active in the social, cultural, religious, political and economic spheres in addition to managing their families. According to them, the model of the marriage of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with Hazrat Khadija shows that women’s economic activity is not only not an obstacle to the family system, but can also play an effective role in advancing society.
Publish dateThursday 4 September 2025 - 12:00
Story Code : 327493
Experts at the Tabyan Center’s Constructive Discourse:
Promoting a successful Islamic model of early Islamic women can pave the way for healthy participation of women in society
The Role of Hazrat Khadija in the Economy and Family
Afghan Voice News Agency (AVA) – Kabul: Referring to the role of Hazrat Khadija in business, Ms. Banafsha Sadat Naderi, a cultural and religious activist, said: “The model of the Prophet’s (PBUH) marriage to Hazrat Khadija shows that women’s economic work plays an effective role in society and does not cause any disruption in the family system.”
She added: “Hatrat Khadija was a businesswoman before and after her marriage to the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and had independent economic activities. After marriage, by providing her wealth, she helped the Prophet to be successful in promoting Islamic culture with peace and more opportunities. This shows that if a woman’s intentions are sincere, her employment not only does not create problems in family life, but also helps in the progress of society.”
Naderi emphasized that there is no obstacle in Islam for women to work in society, provided that Islamic limits are observed, the family system is not damaged, and raising children is not problematic. In his opinion, if a woman has proper management, she can both manage the family and play a role in society.
Women's Participation within the Framework of Islamic Values
Ms. Zakiya Sadat Hashemi, another cultural and religious activist, also said at the meeting: "Women have the right to participate in economic, cultural, and social activities, provided that these activities are within the framework of Sharia and while preserving the dignity of women and the moral health of society. Teaching religious and ethical sciences, medicine for women, handicrafts, and cultural activities are among the areas in which women can play a role."
She added, referring to the role of Hazrat Khadija (PBUH), "She was an active and wealthy woman in business, and the Prophet (PBUH) married her with full knowledge. Not only did he not hinder Khadija's (PBUH) business, but he supported it."
Duties of Religious Institutions and the Responsibility of the Islamic Emirate
Hashemi emphasized the importance of religious institutions in explaining the status of women and said: "These institutions must show, using the Quran, the tradition of the Prophet (PBUH), and the character of women in early Islam, that women's economic participation is not only not against Islam, but is also effective in strengthening the Islamic foundations of society."
He also pointed out the responsibility of the Islamic Emirate and added: "The Islamic Emirate has a great duty to support women's economic empowerment. This support must be within the framework of Islamic values so that both women's participation is guaranteed and social health is not harmed."
Strategies for Supporting Women
Hashemi went on to put forward several specific suggestions for supporting women:
- Creating Islamic and secure frameworks for women's employment;
- Providing educational and professional programs specifically for women;
- Supporting small family businesses;
- Creating a market for women's products.
He emphasized: "Promoting the successful Islamic model of women in early Islam can provide the basis for healthy women's participation. "This will preserve religious teachings and allow society to benefit from the potential of half of its population in the path of economic development."
Source: Afghan Voice News Agency (AVA)
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