BOOK

Believing women in Islam : unreading patriarchal interpretations of the Qurʼān

Barlas, Asma, author

2019

Overview

\"Does Islam call for the oppression of women? The subjugation of women in many Muslim countries is often used as evidence of this, while many Muslims read the Qur'an in ways that seem to justify sexual oppression and inequality. In this paradigm-shifting book, Asma Barlas argues that, far from supporting male privilege, the Qur'an actually affirms the complete equality of the sexes.0Offering a historical analysis of religious authority and knowledge, Barlas shows how, for centuries, Muslims have read patriarchy into the Qur'an to justify existing religious and social structures. In this seminal volume, she takes readers into the heart of Islamic teachings on women, gender and patriarchy, offering an egalitarian reading of Islam's most sacred scripture. This revised edition includes two new chapters, a new preface, and updates throughout\"--Page 4 of cover.

• Publisher: Saqi Books
• Subject: Qurʼan Evidences, authority, etc. / Qurʼan Feminist criticism. / Qurʼan. / Women in the Qurʼan. / Women in Islam. / Women's rights Religious aspects Islam. / Authority Religious aspects. / Feminist criticism.
• ISBN: 0863564623, 9780863564628

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
BP173.4.B35 2019B	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE