Islam is the second largest religion in the world today. Many of us do not understand the Islamic religion and women's rights within the Islamic faith. American society has the idea that Muslim women are weak, disrespected, demeaned, mistreated, and oppressed. “And women shall have rights similar to the rights accorded to them according to what is equitable; but men have a certain degree (of advantage) over them. (Quran 28:229). Contrary to common belief, Islam views women as equal to men in many ways and that women have a unique place in Islam. Finally, with this research, I hope to put an end to all misconceptions and misunderstandings about the rights of Muslim women related to their spiritual, economic, social, political and legal rights. The five pillars are the structure or framework of a Muslim life and constitute their testimony of faith. (Sha'hadah), prayer (Salah), charity (Zakah), fasting (Sawm) and pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca. Men and women have the same religious duties and responsibilities towards the five pillars. Women receive the same rewards as men for their obedience, and both will receive the same punishment for their disobedience. Men and women are responsible for the same ethical duties and responsibilities regarding chastity, integrity, honor and respect. Additionally, if men or women engage in unethical moral behavior, both men and women will receive the same punishment. There are no double standards in the Islamic religion. The Quran clearly defines that men and women are of the same human spiritual nature, and that both have the same soul, the same brain, the same heart, etc. Here again, women are not the same. , because they are different physically, mentally, emotionally and psychologically. "Every soul will be (held) as a pledge for its deeds" (Quran 74:38) ...... middle of paper ...... indication of punishment for men and women, both will receive the same type of punishment. In conclusion, the Quran states that men and women are equal in the eyes of “Allah”, their God. However, people understand little, are indifferent about Islam and draw their own conclusions regarding women's rights in Islam. Many of us have not made the effort to understand Muslim culture and the Islamic view of women and their rights. However, we must realize that in Islam, a woman's first priority is as a wife and mother, because a woman is precious in the eyes of Allah, yet a woman has rights in Islam. Works Cited Ali, Yusuf. The Holy Quran; Translation and commentary. Ludhiana: Lahore, 1934. Al-Bukhari, Muhammed Ibn Ismaiel. Sahih Bukhari. Trans. Mr. Muhsin Khan. Flight. 8. Riyadh: Darussalam, 1997. Print.