Does cultural economics affect country’s competitiveness?

Abstract

Islam is the religion of humanity. The rights of all human beings have been mentioned in its teachings. There is a special adviser to look after the rights of bankrupt and poor classes i.e. miserable people and widows. Narrated by The Holy Prophet said: "The one who looks after a widow or a poor person is like a Mujahid (warrior) who fights for Allah’s Cause, or like him who performs prayers all night and fasts all day." (Bukhari, :5353). In many societies and religions widow has no right to remarriage, while Islam gave the widow the right to a second marriage after completing her Iddah, as Allah Almighty said: “Any of you die and leave widows behind, they shall wait concerning themselves four months and ten days: When they have fulfilled their term, there is no blame on you if they dispose of themselves in a just and reasonable manner. And Allah is well acquainted with what ye do." (Al-Baqarah: 2/234). The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) himself proved that marrying a widow is neither forbidden nor an evil act. Before the revelation of the above Verse, a widow has given the following right: "And those of you who die leaving behind your wives should make a testament of one year’s provision without expulsion in favor of your wives; and if they themselves depart, there shall be no blame upon you for what they may do with themselves in an honorable manner. Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise." (Al-Baqarah: 2/240) Widow has also given the right of landed property, possession, and heritage. (Al-Nisaa: 4/12). Islam censures the people who deprive the widow of her heritage. Widow has rights i.e. religious, social, and ethical rights. This article highlights the social status of a widow and her rights in Islam.

Keyword : Widow, social status, problems, solutions, rights, remarriage, heritage.