Sexual Ethics and Islam: Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith, and JurisprudenceAnnotation Stoning. Slavery. Honour killings. Homosexuality. In the context of Islam, these topics are frequently discussed but little understood. When debated, such emotive issues often spark heated argument rather than reasoned deliberation. In this lucid and carefully constructed volume, feminist academic Kecia Ali examines classical Muslim texts and tries to evaluate whether a just system of sexual ethics is possible within an Islamic framework. Seeking to avoid polemical argument, Ali explores key themes such as consent and control, which are crucial to any understanding of either traditional Islamic sexual ethics or the possibilities for progressive transformation in these ideals. Suitable for students and the interested reader alike, Sexual Ethics in Islam is an essential tool for understanding modern Islam in today's increasingly sexualised world. |
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Page 79
History Although most Muslims would acknowledge that sexual activity between
persons of the same sex exists in ... 18 According to Scott Kugle , “ when one
looks through the historical and literary records of Islamic civilization , one finds a
...
History Although most Muslims would acknowledge that sexual activity between
persons of the same sex exists in ... 18 According to Scott Kugle , “ when one
looks through the historical and literary records of Islamic civilization , one finds a
...
Page 137
I make no attempt in this chapter to assess the historical record , nor do I take a
position as to Aishah's actual age at the time of consummation of her marriage . I
do not think the Bukhari account of Aishah's marital history is implausible , given
...
I make no attempt in this chapter to assess the historical record , nor do I take a
position as to Aishah's actual age at the time of consummation of her marriage . I
do not think the Bukhari account of Aishah's marital history is implausible , given
...
Page 192
After this was written , I came across a strikingly similar sentiment expressed by
Stephanie Coontz ( Marriage , a History , p . 19 ) . She writes : “ I don't believe that
people of the past had more control over their hearts than we do today or that ...
After this was written , I came across a strikingly similar sentiment expressed by
Stephanie Coontz ( Marriage , a History , p . 19 ) . She writes : “ I don't believe that
people of the past had more control over their hearts than we do today or that ...
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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 Sex | 1 |
Divorce in Islamic Ethics | 24 |
Slave | 39 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Sexual Ethics and Islam: Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith, and Jurisprudence ACLS Humanities E-Book Sexual Ethics and Islam: Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith, and Jurisprudence, Kecia Ali |
| Authors | Kecia Ali, Associate Professor of Religion Kecia Ali |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Oneworld, 2006 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 29 Aug 2011 |
| ISBN | 1851684557, 9781851684557 |
| Length | 217 pages |
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