Abstract
The question of women's status in Islam has been the subject of a score of studies written by contemporary Muslim intellectuals. More often than not this vital issue is clouded by high emotions, leading to studies taking either an apologetic stance whereby the discussion is completely devoted to defending Islam against its detractors, or, alternatively, an antagonistic stance in which Islam is faulted for the misfortunes of Muslim women.
This work is, in contrast, a serious endeavour aimed at providing a balanced presentation. While rejecting the secularist strategy of equating Muslim action with Islamic precept, the author recognizes the adverse conditions of Muslim women, and proposes measures for improving those conditions. He does that, however, not by looking at the problem in terms of isolated 'rights' or 'needs' to be granted to, and bestowed on, women, but rather by placing it in a societal context and global framework.
This work is, in contrast, a serious endeavour aimed at providing a balanced presentation. While rejecting the secularist strategy of equating Muslim action with Islamic precept, the author recognizes the adverse conditions of Muslim women, and proposes measures for improving those conditions. He does that, however, not by looking at the problem in terms of isolated 'rights' or 'needs' to be granted to, and bestowed on, women, but rather by placing it in a societal context and global framework.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Intellectual Discourse |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |