In the name of Allah, the most gracious, the most merciful.
When she is a DAUGHTER, she opens the door of jannah for her father
When she is a WIFE she completes half of the deen of her husband
When she is a MOTHER jannah lies under her feet
There have been many misunderstandings regarding how women are treated in Islam. There is no better way of explaining what status a woman has in Islam, than referring to the Holy book itself (Quran).
There are many Hadiths that state the importance of women in Islam, but the best of all is stated in the Holy Quran which brings across the exact message. “…And live with them in kindness…” (Quran 4:19)
The prophet Muhammad (PEACE BE UPON HIM) instructed all men to be good to their wives and show affection towards them. He said that the most perfect of believers in belief is the best of them in character. The best of you are those who are the best to their women. This itself shows how much consideration that he had towards this topic.
People do mistake Islamic teachings with what the cultures teach, people don't see how women are mistreated nearly everywhere. What we need to look at here is the fact that Islam gives so much respect to women, however the religion today is not shown in a very positive way. Do not paint a negative picture of something (Islam) just by hearing what people say or what the media shows you, do your research and read the Quran if you want the TRUTH ..
I have also come across this Hadeeth and thought it would be perfect to describe what the prophet (PBUH) felt about a pious women. The prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM) said, "the whole world is a provision and the best object of benefit of the world is a pious woman"