Sexual Ethics and Islam: Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith and JurisprudenceWhether exploring the thorny issues of wives' sexual duties, divorce, homosexuality, or sex outside marriage, discussions of sexual ethics and Islam often spark heated conflict rather than reasoned argument. In this ground-breaking, lucid, and carefully constructed work, feminist Muslim scholar Dr Kecia Ali asks how one can determine what makes sex lawful and ethical in the sight of God. Drawing on both revealed and interpretative Muslim texts, Ali critiques medieval and contemporary commentators alike to produce a balanced and comprehensive study of a subject both sensitive and urgent, making this an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and interested readers. |
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Page 56
All societies and cultures regulate sexual activity among their members . Certain
pairings are permissible , while others are not ; some acts are approved , while
others are disallowed . Muslims are not alone in making distinctions between ...
All societies and cultures regulate sexual activity among their members . Certain
pairings are permissible , while others are not ; some acts are approved , while
others are disallowed . Muslims are not alone in making distinctions between ...
Page 180
When Islam entered Asian countries from Arabia to Iran , it did not carry FGM with
it , but when it was imported to Asia through Nile Valley cultures , FGM was part of
it . This was the case with the Daudi Bohra of India , whose religious beliefs ...
When Islam entered Asian countries from Arabia to Iran , it did not carry FGM with
it , but when it was imported to Asia through Nile Valley cultures , FGM was part of
it . This was the case with the Daudi Bohra of India , whose religious beliefs ...
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Little , Cindy M . “ Female Genital Mutilation : Medical and Cultural
Considerations . ” Journal of Cultural Diversity , 10 / 1 ( Spring 2003 ) : 30 – 34 .
Lovejoy , Paul E . Transformations in Slavery : A History of Slavery in Africa . 2nd
edn .
Little , Cindy M . “ Female Genital Mutilation : Medical and Cultural
Considerations . ” Journal of Cultural Diversity , 10 / 1 ( Spring 2003 ) : 30 – 34 .
Lovejoy , Paul E . Transformations in Slavery : A History of Slavery in Africa . 2nd
edn .
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User Review - nabeelar - LibraryThingThis book is excellent! This woman is a brilliant scholar: quotes from a variety of texts, presents both (sometimes multiple) sides of an argument, and honestly reveals her own biases. I can't recommend this book strongly enough!!! Read full review
Contents
Marriage Money and | 1 |
Divorce in Islamic Ethics | 24 |
Slave | 39 |
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