Women in Islam: An Anthology from the Qu'ran and Hadith

by Nicholas Awde

Overview

Collection of major references to women in the Quran and Hadiths, the two central Pillars of Islam on which Islamic legislation and social practice are based. Topics covered include Hygiene, Divorce, Marriage, Sex and Chastity, Inheritance, and Status and Rights.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138159969
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/27/2017
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hygiene; Chapter 2 Divorce; Chapter 3 Windowhood & Death; Chapter 4 The Day of Judgement; Chapter 5 Heaven & Hell; Chapter 6 Justice & the Law; Chapter 7 Modesty & Clothings; Chapter 8 Marriage; Chapter 9 Prayer; Chapter 10 Religion; Chapter 11 Sex, Unlawful Sex & Chastity; Chapter 12 Status & Rights; Chapter 13 Travel; Chapter 14 Inheritance; Chapter 15 Family & Care; Chapter 16 Property, Possessions & Wealth; Chapter 17 Social Conduct; Chapter 18 Mothers & Children; Chapter 19 General; Chapter 20 Islamic Women;

Editorial Reviews

...a useful foundation for understanding Islamic perceptions of women.

MESA Bulletin

The anthology will be helpful for beginning students in the field of women in Islam and the study of Islam in general.

MELA Notes

The anthology will be helpful for beginning students in the field of women in Islam and the study of Islam in general.

'This collection fulfils the need for a definitive resource which gathers together all the significant source material on the subject and presents it in an accessible way.' - The Middle East

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