Epilogue to the article about economic development of Islamic countries (21)

The author writes:

“The role of women in Islamic society, with its focus on domestic responsibilities, may lead to a high birth rate and population growth rate, a correspondingly lower per-capita income growth rate, further contributing to relative poverty.

The role prescribed for women in Islam as outlined in the Quran conforms with Arabic customs in the 7th century.

It does not conform to modern standards of equality and objections to sexism.

Discrimination against women also contravenes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements.

It also contravenes modern standards of morality.”

He points that, as if there are many other practices and teachings of Islam that inhibit economic development.

“The nature of Islamic education may not be helpful in developing open minded citizens fully equipped to fulfill their ambitions and potential.”