Financial Protection of Women in Family Law from an Islamic Point of View

Due to the high status of women in society and thier important role in the family, which has an effect on every individual in society, Islamic laws support women's rights in every aspect of life both morally and spiritually. Therefore regarding financial rights of women from the time of the marriage contract and even after the dissolution there are many traditions and sayings, and support them financially is one of the legal immunities, which enables them to have special respect in the family and society in order to safeguard themselves, future generations as well as basic rinciples of religion. In this article women's financial rights are divided into 3 catorgories:1- Malekiat Asli va bezat (keeping her own property).2- Malekiat Tabaie (to get part of the husband's property). 3- Malekiat Hemayati (to recieve maintenance).While comparing Islamic legislation with others the legally recognition of women's financial rights is also studied. To pay (Mahrieh=Marriage portion) a gift from the husband which is legally written and agreed upon in the marriage contract, (Ojratolmesl=Wage fare) to pay for breastfeeding and housekeeping, alimony as well as giving residential rights are kinds of legal financial support which are provided to women at the time of the marriage dissolution in order to prevent poverty and mental stress.