The study of women in Islam investigates the role of women within the religion
of Islam. The complex relationship between women and Islam is defined by both
Islamic texts and the history and culture of the Muslim world While men and
women have different roles within Islam, some argue that the Quran makes it
clear that they are equal however the Quran states in 4:34, Men are the
protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has made one of them to excel
the other, and because they spend from their means. Therefore the righteous
women are devoutly obedient and guard in the husband's absence what Allah