Is an unmarried girl permitted to go out with her friends to the market, the beach, or for a daytime stroll? And how valid is the parents' statement that they have the right to control and hold their daughter accountable, and if so, why are they not held accountable instead of her? What are the rights of a 17-year-old Muslim girl in Islam, and what is meant by His, the Almighty's, saying: "There is no compulsion in religion"?
Islam means submission to Almighty God and obedience to Him. The life of a Muslim is short, and he will be held accountable for all his deeds. God has made the man responsible for those under his guardianship to protect their interests, but he is not allowed to abuse this authority. Freedom in Islam is neither absolute nor nonexistent; rather, it is restricted by conformity to Islamic law to preserve human dignity and prevent corruption. A woman has the right to go out for a need, while adhering to Islamic regulations. The hijab is a religious obligation incumbent upon a Muslim woman. A woman will not be rewarded for wearing the hijab if she does so out of dislike; rather, she must adhere to it out of obedience to God and devotion to her parents. The verse "There is no compulsion in religion" pertains to entering Islam. As for the Muslim, he must adhere to its rulings and rituals. Freedom in Islam is restricted by Islamic law, and the guardian is responsible for those under his care and will be held accountable before God for this responsibility.
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