“Despite their fundamental right to live, study, and work safely without fear, many girls today face pervasive harassment, bullying, and violence across public, digital, and professional spaces, creating widespread fear among them and their families.”
Dr. Firdous A Reshi
Safety of girls is one of the most important issues in today’s world. Every girl has the right to live in a safe and peaceful environment where she can study, workand move freely without fear. Unfortunately, many girls today face harassment, bullying, violence and even murder. News reports often show cases where girls are targeted in schools, workplaces, public placesand on social media. Such incidents create fear among girls and their families. Islam provides clear guidance on how to protect girls and ensure their safety. From the beginning, Islam gave women and girls a respected position in society. The Qur’an teaches that all human beings are equal and deserve dignity and respect. Islam considers daughters a blessing and encourages people to treat them with kindness and care. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) loved his daughters deeply and showed great respect toward them. He taught Muslims to educate, protectand support their daughters. He also said that those who raise their daughters with love and good values will be rewarded by Almighty Allah. Islamic teachings strongly condemn all forms of injustice, violenceand abuse against girls. Harassing, insulting, threateningor hurting a girl is against the teachings of Islam. Islam teaches men to respect women and girls and to behave with good manners. The Qur’an instructs believers to practice modesty, self-controland respect in their interactions with others. In today’s society, many girls face problems such as stalking, cyberbullying, domestic violenceand discrimination. These issues are serious challenges that need attention from families, communities and governments. Islamic values can help solve these problems by promoting justice, compassionand moral responsibility. Parents play a very important role in protecting their daughters. They should provide them with education, guidance, confidenceand emotional support.
“Protecting and empowering girls to pursue education and personal growth is a collective societal responsibility, not just a parental duty. By upholding Islamic values like respect, justice, and kindness, communities can ensure girls’ safety and confidence, which is ultimately essential for the strength, progress, and well-being of the entire society.”
Families should create an atmosphere where girls feel safe and valued. Schools and colleges should teach students the importance of respecting women and girls. Communities should stand against harassment and support victims instead of blaming them. Social media users should also act responsibly and avoid spreading hate, bullying or harmful content. Islam teaches that every person is accountable for their actions before Almighty Allah. Therefore, those who harm girls or violate their rights commit a serious sin. The unlawful killing of any innocent person is strongly condemned in Islam. The Qur’an teaches that killing one innocent person is like killing all of humanity. This shows how important human life is in Islam. Girls should be able to live without fear and pursue their dreams and goals. They should have access to education, healthcare nd opportunities for personal growth. When society follows Islamic values such as respect, honesty, kindness, justice and responsibility, girls feel safer and more confident. Protecting girls is not only the duty of parents but also the responsibility of every member of society. By following the teachings of Islam and promoting respect for women and girls, we can build a safer and more peaceful world. A society that protects its daughters is a strong societyand the safety of girls is essential for the progress and well-being of the entire community.
