Sexual Ethics and Islam: Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith and JurisprudenceOneworld Publications, 2006 M07 6 - 217 pages Annotation 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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... practice throughout human history , though with dramatic variation in who pays , how much they pay , and who receives the cash or goods exchanged . Sometimes gifts are reciprocal ; at other times , the transfer is unidirectional ...
... practice throughout human history , though with dramatic variation in who pays , how much they pay , and who receives the cash or goods exchanged . Sometimes gifts are reciprocal ; at other times , the transfer is unidirectional ...
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... practice any form of female circumcision and where it is common , it is generally performed by members of all religious groups ; in Egypt , for instance , both Muslims and Christians practice female genital cutting . Kassamali notes ...
... practice any form of female circumcision and where it is common , it is generally performed by members of all religious groups ; in Egypt , for instance , both Muslims and Christians practice female genital cutting . Kassamali notes ...
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... practice is permitted , let alone encour- aged or mandated , by their religion , but those Muslims who practice female genital cutting often justify it with reference to Islam . Opponents of the practice seek to undercut this rationale ...
... practice is permitted , let alone encour- aged or mandated , by their religion , but those Muslims who practice female genital cutting often justify it with reference to Islam . Opponents of the practice seek to undercut this rationale ...
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