Feminist edges of the qur'an
Hidayatullah, Aysha AAuthor
This is a study and critique of feminist interpretation of the Qur'an, examining its dynamic challenges to Islamic tradition and contemporary Muslim views of the Qur'an. Hidayatullah analyses major feminist readings of the Qur'an by Muslim women beginning in the late 20th century, synthesizing their common concepts and methods, and tracing their collective trajectory as key to the development of the nascent field of feminist tafsir (exegesis).
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This is a study and critique of feminist interpretation of the Qur'an, examining its dynamic challenges to Islamic tradition and contemporary Muslim views of the Qur'an. Hidayatullah analyses major feminist readings of the Qur'an by Muslim women beginning in the late 20th century, synthesizing their common concepts and methods, and tracing their collective trajectory as key to the development of the nascent field of feminist tafsir (exegesis).
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on March 17, 2014).
Qur'an
Qur'an
Feminist criticism
Religion
Philosophy & Religion
Islam