Prophet Muhammad is actually known for holding women in high regard. By laying down the Islamic doctrine that dictates women's rights, the prophet was arguably the first feminist in history.

Countering the widespread exploitation of women, he ordered men to honor and respect them.



"For his day, the Prophet Muhammad was a feminist," writes Lisa Beyer in an article for Time magazine.

In one of his last commands before his death, the prophet kept repeating, "I command you to be kind and considerate to women." In another hadith, he said, "It is only the generous in character who is good to women, and only the evil one who insults them."

