Women and Human Development in the Muslim World

摘要: Development is a continuous process that was started in its various shapes with the creation of humankind. There are several notions development. For instance, 1990, United Nations Programme (UNDP) presented concept ‘human development’. Similarly, around fourteen centuries ago, Islam also outlined specific criteria for development It noteworthy whatever approach adopted, women at heart overall humanistic well-known fact they constitute nearly half total global population but behind when compared to their male counterparts. This true case developing countries general and Muslim particular. In context contemporary globalised world, as well gender discourse, this situation raises questions. what nature reasons underdevelopment, measures required overcome situation? perspectives Islamic UNDP’s development, chapter attempts explore possible answers other similar