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Speaking in God's Name: Islamic Law, Authority and Women

By Khaled Abou El Fadl

Book information

Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Year
2001
ISBN
1851682627, 9781851682621
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2963542 bytes)
Edition
First Edition
Pages
384\802
Topic
Religion
Time added
2016-02-05 11:44:27
Islam History Islamic Studies Woman Religion Relig

Description

This challenging book reviews the ethical foundations of the Islamic legal system, suggesting that an authoritarian reading of scripture has often had grave consequences for parts of Muslim society. Drawing upon both religious and secular sources, Islamic legal expert Khaled Abou El Fadl argues that divinely ordained law is frequently misinterpreted by Muslim authorities at the expense of women and oth er groups. Citing a series of injustices in Islamic society, from the ban on women driving to the restrictions governing female clothing, El Fadl's thoughtful and cogent study proposes instead a return to the original ethics at the heart of the Muslim legal system.Khaled Abou E1-Fadl studied Islamic Law in Egypt and Kuwait, and has from Pennsylvania, Yale and Princeton. Currently Professor of Law at UCLA, he has served on a variety of committees for Human Rights, and has published several books and numerous articles.

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