Abstract The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) gathered all Muslims who had come to last hajj (Hajj al-wida) in place GhadirKhum, where the caravans were to separate from each other in order to return to their cities, then He recited his Sermon which mentioned the guardian (leadership) of Ali bin Abitalib (A) for all Muslims. This is mentioned in Ayah 55 Surah Al-Maidah:” Verily, your guardians (after) Allah are His Messenger and the believers. Those who establish prayer and pay alms while they are bowing down (in prayer)'.

1. Introduction so that hets, may progress, reach perfection, and become prosperous; for the laws of God are in accordance with the nature of mankind, and human, not to live a material life like the animals.

Nowadays, women rights is one of the most important, controversial, and challenging topics in political and law circles. The fact that family, as the building block of the society, plays undeniable role in the stability and eminence of the society makes a thorough and critical evaluation of the rights and duties of women, the indispensible member of the Islamic family, a necessary and invaluable task. Islamic women studies, as part of an academic curriculum will provide necessary intellectual and human resources. This paper discusses the importance of women rights in Islam? 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd.