Though revered by Muslims as the last of God's prophets, Muhammad is not worshiped. Muslim women, like men, have the right to obtain an education, own property and engage in business, professional and public life. Both women and men wear modest dress out of respect for public morality. If a society oppresses women or discriminates against them, it is in spite of Islam, not because of it. The Muslim husband has the primary responsibility for family support, his wife for the household and children.
Divorce is discouraged.
Procedures vary by country, but either husband or wife may petition to dissolve a marriage. Polygamy is subject to restrictive conditions and is seldom practiced, never where it violates public law, as here in America. Muslims assume personal responsibility for relatives and others in need. In Islam, a woman or an elderly person is almost never obliged to live alone. Muslims are committed to rules.