Indonesian Journal of Islamic Studies https://ijis.umsida.ac.id/index.php/ijis Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo en-US Indonesian Journal of Islamic Studies 2598-8964 The Right to Education for Women in Islam https://ijis.umsida.ac.id/index.php/ijis/article/view/1772 <p><strong data-start="287" data-end="310">General Background:</strong> Islam places a high value on knowledge, making education a fundamental right and duty for all, regardless of gender. <strong data-start="428" data-end="452" data-is-only-node="">Specific Background:</strong> Historically, Muslim women played essential roles as educators and scholars, supported by Islamic teachings that promote learning. <strong data-start="584" data-end="602">Knowledge Gap:</strong> However, in some Islamic societies today, especially in Afghanistan, women face restricted access to education due to social and political factors, despite Islamic encouragement. <strong data-start="782" data-end="791">Aims:</strong> This research aims to reaffirm the right of women to education and work within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence and to propose appropriate educational models aligned with Sharia. <strong data-start="977" data-end="989">Results:</strong> The findings show that Islam permits and, in some cases, obliges women to pursue religious and scientific knowledge, and allows work outside the home when necessary. <strong data-start="1156" data-end="1168">Novelty:</strong> By referencing classical and contemporary Islamic sources, the study clarifies misconceptions and offers practical, religiously grounded solutions for women’s access to education. <strong data-start="1349" data-end="1366">Implications:</strong> This research highlights the need for governments to create separate, safe, and Sharia-compliant educational environments for women, reinforcing their role in nurturing future generations within Islamic societies.<br><strong>Highlight</strong> :</p> <ul> <li data-start="199" data-end="312"> <p data-start="202" data-end="312">Education is a right and obligation for women in Islam, grounded in religious texts and scholarly consensus.</p> </li> <li data-start="313" data-end="425"> <p data-start="316" data-end="425">Teaching both religious and natural sciences to women is essential for individual and societal development.</p> </li> <li data-start="426" data-end="532" data-is-last-node=""> <p data-start="429" data-end="532" data-is-last-node="">Women's work outside the home is permissible in cases of necessity, while upholding Islamic principles.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Keywords</strong> : Women, Education, Knowledge, Stratum, Work</p> Rahmatullah Mehrabani Gheyasuddin Obaid Copyright (c) 2025 Rahmatullah Mehrabani, Gheyasuddin Obaid https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-07-20 2025-07-20 13 3 10.21070/ijis.v13i3.1772 10.21070/ijis.v13i3.1772 10.21070/ijis.v13i3.1772