Self Determination And Women S Rights In Muslim Societies
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Self Determination And Women S Rights In Muslim Societies
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Author : Chitra Raghavan
language : en
Publisher: UPNE
Release Date : 2012
Self Determination And Women S Rights In Muslim Societies written by Chitra Raghavan and has been published by UPNE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Social Science categories.
Contradicting the views commonly held by westerners, many Muslim countries in fact engage in a wide spectrum of reform, with the status of women as a central dimension. This anthology counters the myth that Islam and feminism are always or necessarily in opposition. A multidisciplinary group of scholars examine ideology, practice, and reform efforts in the areas of marriage, divorce, abortion, violence against women, inheritance, and female circumcision across the Islamic world, illuminating how religious and cultural prescriptions interact with legal norms, affecting change in sometimes surprising ways.
Beyond The Veil Revised Edition
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Author : Fatima Mernissi
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 1987-04-22
Beyond The Veil Revised Edition written by Fatima Mernissi and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-04-22 with History categories.
From the writing of her first book, Beyond the Veil: Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society in 1975, Mernissi has sought to reclaim the ideological discourse on women and sexuality from the stranglehold of patriarchy. She critically examines the classical corpus of religious-juristic texts, including the Hadith, and reinterprets them from a feminist perspective. In her view, the Muslim ideal of the silent, passive, obedient woman has nothing to do with the authentic message of Islam. Rather, it is a construction of the 'ulama', the male jurists-theologians who manipulated and distorted the religious texts in order to preserve the patriarchal system. Mernissi's work explores the relationship between sexual ideology, gender identity, sociopolitical organization, and the status of women in Islam; her special focus, however, is Moroccan society and culture. As a feminist, her work represents an attempt to undermine the ideological and political systems that silence and oppress Muslim women.
Standing Alone
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Author : Asra Nomani
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2006-02-28
Standing Alone written by Asra Nomani and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02-28 with Religion categories.
As President Bush is preparing to invade Iraq, Wall Street Journal correspondent Asra Nomani embarks on a dangerous journey from Middle America to the Middle East to join more than two million fellow Muslims on the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca required of all Muslims once in their lifetime. Mecca is Islam's most sacred city and strictly off limits to non-Muslims. On a journey perilous enough for any American reporter, Nomani is determined to take along her infant son, Shibli -- living proof that she, an unmarried Muslim woman, is guilty of zina, or "illegal sex." If she is found out, the puritanical Islamic law of the Wahabbis in Saudi Arabia may mete out terrifying punishment. But Nomani discovers she is not alone. She is following in the four-thousand-year-old footsteps of another single mother, Hajar (known in the West as Hagar), the original pilgrim to Mecca and mother of the Islamic nation. Each day of her hajj evokes for Nomani the history of a different Muslim matriarch: Eve, from whom she learns about sin and redemption; Hajar, the single mother abandoned in the desert who teaches her about courage; Khadijah, the first benefactor of Islam and trailblazer for a Muslim woman's right to self-determination; and Aisha, the favorite wife of the Prophet Muhammad and Islam's first female theologian. Inspired by these heroic Muslim women, Nomani returns to America to confront the sexism and intolerance in her local mosque and to fight for the rights of modern Muslim women who are tired of standing alone against the repressive rules and regulations imposed by reactionary fundamentalists. Nomani shows how many of the freedoms enjoyed centuries ago have been erased by the conservative brand of Islam practiced today, giving the West a false image of Muslim women as veiled and isolated from the world. Standing Alone in Mecca is a personal narrative, relating the modern-day lives of the author and other Muslim women to the lives of those who came before, bringing the changing face of women in Islam into focus through the unique lens of the hajj. Interweaving reportage, political analysis, cultural history, and spiritual travelogue, this is a modern woman's jihad, offering for Westerners a never-before-seen look inside the heart of Islam and the emerging role of Muslim women.
A Nation Can Rise No Higher Than Its Women
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Author : Bayyinah S. Jeffries
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2014-04-04
A Nation Can Rise No Higher Than Its Women written by Bayyinah S. Jeffries and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-04 with History categories.
A Nation Can Rise No Higher Than Its Women: African American Muslim Women in the Nation of Islam, 1950–1975 challenges traditional interpretations of African American women who joined the Original Nation of Islam during the Civil Right-Black Power era. Using a wealth of academic research and firsthand accounts, Jeffries thoroughly debunks the popular opinion that women were not influential in the Nation of Islam, revealing instead that they were heralded in the movement. Women provided a clear, and often sought after voice in the advancement of not only the Nation, but the rise of Black pride and self-awareness during one of the most important periods of Black history in the United States.
Islam Gender Social Change
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Author : Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1998
Islam Gender Social Change written by Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Gender identity categories.
The essays collected in this book place this issue in its historical context and offer case studies of Muslim societies from North Africa to Southeast Asia. These fascinating studies shed light on the impact of the Islamic resurgence on gender issues in Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Oman, Bahrain, the Philippines, and Kuwait. Taken together, the essays reveal the wide variety that exists among Muslim societies and believers, and the complexity of the issues under consideration.
Feminism And Islam In Germany
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Author : Charlotte Hüser
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2020-01-07
Feminism And Islam In Germany written by Charlotte Hüser and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-07 with Social Science categories.
Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Gender Studies, grade: 1,7, Zeppelin University Friedrichshafen, language: English, abstract: Feminists in the Western world have fought for a longtime against the constraints of (the Christian) religion. With the growth of the Muslim population and the increasing presence of women wearing Islamic headscarves, much is being discussed about the compatibility of feminism and Islam. The reasons and individual and social meaning of the hijab and its origins in the Koran need to be analyzed, to contribute to this discussion. With the growth of the Muslim population in Germany, the debate on the question of the compatibility of feminism and Islam has received a significant boost. There are now a lot of Muslim women who publicly comment on this issue, presenting themselves as feminists and choosing to wear an Islamic headscarf, the so-called hijab. Especially this discussion, about the religious clothing of the Muslim woman is interesting. Especially the rights of women to self-determination and freedom of religion are here in the focus of the debate. For some, the headscarf is a symbol of male oppression, for others it is a symbol of their - not just religious - freedom. The purpose of this text is to try to answer the question of whether wearing a headscarf on a religious basis is compatible with feminism, as it is understood in Germany. The relevant arguments of the discussion should be reproduced.
Muslim Women And Politics Of Participation
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Author : Mahnaz Afkhami
language : en
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Release Date : 1997-11-01
Muslim Women And Politics Of Participation written by Mahnaz Afkhami and has been published by Syracuse University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-11-01 with History categories.
This volume is about the ways of promoting women's participation in the affairs of Muslim societies: from raising consciousness and changing codes of law, to penetrating the economic markets and influencing national and international policies.
Women In Muslim Societies
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Author : Herbert L. Bodman (Jr.)
language : en
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Release Date : 1998
Women In Muslim Societies written by Herbert L. Bodman (Jr.) and has been published by Lynne Rienner Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Social Science categories.
Authors from a variety of disciplines assess the issues facing women in Muslim societies not only in the Middle East but also in Africa and Asia. They stress the importance of historical context, local customs and policies in defining the status of Muslim women, and examine how women are coping with challenges such as modernity and conservative reaction.
Gender And National Identity
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Author : Valentine M. Moghadam
language : en
Publisher: Zed Books
Release Date : 1994
Gender And National Identity written by Valentine M. Moghadam and has been published by Zed Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Political Science categories.
This lucid and accessible collection explores gender and national identity within political movements in the Middle East, the Maghreb and South Asia. It reveals how nationalism, revolution and Islamization are gendered processes, and argues that in periods of political change, women are central to efforts to construct a national identity. The book focuses on predominantly Muslim movements, and includes Algerian women's experience in the national liberation movement; the struggle to construct a Bengali national identity and the creation of Bangladesh; events leading to revolution and Islamization in Iran; revolution and civil war in Afghanistan; and the Palestinian intifada.
Unveiling Truths
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Author : Muhammad Al-Hasan
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-08-04
Unveiling Truths written by Muhammad Al-Hasan and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-04 with categories.
"Unveiling Truths: Disentangling Misconceptions about islam" is an eye-opening and thought-provoking journey that delves into the multifaceted world of Islamic law, with a particular focus on women's status and the misconceptions surrounding them in Islam. This captivating book challenges preconceived notions and prevailing misrepresentations, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of Sharia's true essence and its impact on women's lives. With meticulous research and a balanced approach, "Unveiling Truths" navigates through the historical development of Sharia and its diverse interpretations, exploring how misperceptions have shaped public perception and created misconceptions about women's rights and roles in Muslim societies. By examining key Islamic texts, teachings, and historical examples, this book endeavors to empower readers with knowledge, dispelling myths that have perpetuated the marginalization of Muslim women. As we explore the diverse experiences and roles of women within the context of Islam, this book highlights their agency, contributions, and resilience, countering misconceptions that portray them as passive or oppressed. By emphasizing the principles of justice, compassion, and equality within Sharia, "Unveiling Truths" invites readers to engage in a more nuanced understanding of the complexities of women's rights in Islamic law and how they interact with cultural and societal norms. Furthermore, this book seeks to create a space for authentic voices, allowing Muslim women from different backgrounds to share their stories and perspectives, enabling readers to connect on a personal level and challenge their own preconceptions. The nuanced approach aims to foster a respectful and empathetic dialogue, encouraging readers to appreciate the diversity and agency of Muslim women while respecting their right to self-determination. "Unveiling Truths: Disentangling Misconceptions about islam" is not merely a scholarly exploration; it is a transformative call for greater understanding, compassion, and respect. By engaging with this enlightening narrative, readers will be inspired to confront their own biases, dismantle stereotypes, and actively promote a world that celebrates the empowerment and equality of all individuals, regardless of gender or faith. Through knowledge, empathy, and open-mindedness, we embark on a collective journey to create a more inclusive and just society that upholds the true teachings of Sharia and honors the invaluable contributions of women in Islam.