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How Islam treats women is one of the most hotly contested questions of our times. Islamic law is often misrepresented as a single monolithic concept, rather than a collection of different interpretations and practices. To move the debate on Islamic law and gender forward, it is necessary to establish how Islamic law actually operates. This groundbreaking work explores what conditions sustain the most liberal interpretation of Islamic law on gender issues. It examines the different interpretations, histories and practices of Islamic law in different countries. It finds that the political independence of judicial institutions is a far more important factor than the relative conservativism of the society. This wide-ranging book will provide new insights not only for those studying law and gender, but for anyone with an interest in Islamic societies._x000D_ _x000D_ A unique comparative study of women in Sharia, spanning four key countries in the Muslim world. The book is unprecedented, showing how culture, history, tradition, praxis and politics shape Sharia. It is written in the best tradition of ijtihad, the methodology for adapting Sharia to changing realities. It is a must read for human rightists and politicians alike. - Helena Kennedy, QC, Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws, Human Rights Activist

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