Daughters Once Buried Alive—Now Honored by Islam

 English Translation (Surah An-Nahl 58–59)

Verse 58:
And when one of them is given the glad tidings of a daughter, his face becomes darkened (with shame), and he is filled with grief.

Verse 59:
He hides himself from the people because of the shame of the news he has received. (He wonders) should he keep her in humiliation or bury her in the dust? Indeed, evil is their judgment.

📖 Summary

These verses expose the ignorance and emotional cruelty of pre-Islamic Arab culture where the birth of a daughter was considered a disgrace. Men felt shame, anger, and even went as far as burying their daughters alive. Allah condemns this mindset as evil and unjust. Islam honored daughters, giving them rights, dignity, and making their upbringing a path to Jannah.

📜 Description:

A powerful reminder from Surah An-Nahl (58–59) highlighting how Islam transformed society’s mindset about daughters. In the era of ignorance, daughters were seen as shame, leading to grief, social hiding, and even being buried alive. Allah exposed this injustice and restored honor to women. Today, many still emotionally reject daughters—these verses remind us that daughters are a blessing, a path to Jannah, and a source of mercy from Allah.