Curious About Islam: Seeking Some Answers

Assalamu alaikum everyone. I've been getting really interested in Islam lately, both the faith and the culture, and I've got a few questions on my mind. 1. In Islam, it's believed that someone resembling Jesus (peace be upon him) was crucified instead of him. Why would Allah allow that to happen, leading people to believe Jesus was crucified? 2. I hear a lot about Islam being strict on women. How can women embrace Islam if they're treated as second-class citizens? What's the real perspective on women's rights in Islam? 3. Is there solid evidence supporting Islam? Since it emerged centuries after Jesus (peace be upon him), how can we trust in Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his message? 4. And about the idea of 72 virgins in Paradise-what's the actual Islamic view on that? JazakAllah khair for any insights you can share!