The Wealth of Women

Dr Rabab Gomaa, a University of Houston graduate, began her career as an architect. However, over the past 31 years, she has devoted her life to the study and teaching of Islamic Studies. She holds an Islamic Studies degree from Islamic American University, a Master's in Islamic Studies from American Open University, and earned her PhD in Islamic Law from American University for Human Sciences. Dr. Gomaa has a deep-rooted interest in women's rights and studies under Islamic law, general Islamic law, Islamic history, and comparative religious studies. She is a frequent speaker and guest on interfaith panels and a sought-after speaker at colleges and universities in the Chicagoland area, where she addresses topics such as spirituality, Islamic law, women's rights in Islam and Islamic creed. Her fluency in Arabic enhances her research and communication skills.  Dr. Gomaa is and has served as a member of various institutions. At Northwest Suburban College, she has taught Arabic, Qur'anic Arabic, and Religion in Architecture. She is also affiliated with the Arab Academy for Shari'a Sciences in Beirut, Lebanon, where she specializes in Comparative Fiqh. She taught Principles of the Islamic Faith at American Open University and presently teaches Comparative Fiqh at the Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs in Rolling Meadows, IL. Dr. Gomaa is actively engaged in teaching at various times of the year in community centers, mosques, and organizations, including the Islamic Foundation in Villa Park and Al-Huda Academy in Schaumburg, IL. Dr. Gomaa's commitment extends to both Muslim and non-Muslim communities, where she serves as a guest speaker at venues like Little Home Church in West Chicago. Her dedication to teaching and her ability to make learning an enjoyable experience for her students define her teaching philosophy.

CHAPTER
ONE: INTRODUCTION........................................................................ 2



CHAPTER
TWO: WOMEN’S FINANCIAL RIGHTS UNDER
ISLAMIC LAW...................................................................................................................................... 15



Chapter
Three: SCHOLARLY CONTROVERSIES AND VARYING INTERPRETATIONS............................................................................................... 56



CHAPTER FOUR: STUDY of the Lives of 21 American Women.. 133



CHAPTER
FIVE: ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS................................................. 217



CHAPTER SIX: RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS................... 273



endnotes:…………………………………………………………………………………………..324



BIBLIOGRAPHY.................................................................................................... 386



APPENDICES.......................................................................................................... 405



APPENDIX
A: GLOSSARY Of ARABIC TERMS............................................ 406



appendix
b: Terms of bestowing honor………………………………………………411



APPENDIX
C: QUR’AN INDEX........................................................................... 412



APPENDIX
D: PROPHETIC TRADITIONS INDEX......................................... 419



Appendix e: The Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA) FAMILY CODES..................................................................................... 424