Speaking in God's Name: Islamic Law, Authority and Women
Author:   Khaled Abou El Fadl
Publisher:   Oneworld Publications
ISBN:  

9781851682621


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   27 August 2001
Format:   Paperback
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Speaking in God's Name: Islamic Law, Authority and Women


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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.

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Author:   Khaled Abou El Fadl
Publisher:   Oneworld Publications
Imprint:   Oneworld Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 14.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.50cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9781851682621


ISBN 10:   1851682627
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   27 August 2001
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Induction 9 2. The authoritative 9 3. A Summary transition 86 4. The text and authority 96 5. The construction of the authoritarian 141 6. The anatomy of authoritarian discourses 170 7. Faith-based assumptions and determinations demeaning to women. Conclusion: resisting the authoritarian while searching for the moral 264

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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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