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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... regulations that they choose , either writing them into contracts drafted to comply with applicable civil laws or entrust- ing compliance out of belief and conscience , just as in matters of religious practice . As an American , I am ...
... regulations that they choose , either writing them into contracts drafted to comply with applicable civil laws or entrust- ing compliance out of belief and conscience , just as in matters of religious practice . As an American , I am ...
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... regulations to fit prevailing legal , social , and cultural norms . These norms are not uniform even within the subset of the world's Muslims who live in the United States . African- American Muslims constitute the largest single ethnic ...
... regulations to fit prevailing legal , social , and cultural norms . These norms are not uniform even within the subset of the world's Muslims who live in the United States . African- American Muslims constitute the largest single ethnic ...
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... regulations that privilege men over women , as in inheritance and witness- ing . Thus , specific regulations which are discriminatory toward women need not apply always , or in every context . Feminist or gender - conscious ...
... regulations that privilege men over women , as in inheritance and witness- ing . Thus , specific regulations which are discriminatory toward women need not apply always , or in every context . Feminist or gender - conscious ...
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