Speaking in God's Name
Islamic Law, Authority and Women
Oneworld Publications · Print & ebook · August 27, 2001
This challenging new book reviews the ethics at the heart of the Islamic legal system, and suggests that these laws have been misinterpreted by certain sources in an attempt to control women.
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- Genres
- Islamic Law, Religion & Gender, Feminist Theory & Criticism
- Published
- Oneworld Publications, August 27, 2001
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This challenging new book reviews the ethics at the heart of the Islamic legal system, and suggests that these laws have been misinterpreted by certain sources in an attempt to control women.
Where it sits
| Islamic Law | 72% |
|---|---|
| Religion & Gender | 52% |
| Feminist Theory & Criticism | 26% |
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Publisher categories
- Islam - General
- Authors
- Khaled Abou El Fadl
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Published
- August 27, 2001
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Islam - General