The prohibition of domestic violence in Islam
By: a fatwa Issued by Shaykh M. Hisham Kabbani and Dr. Homayra Ziad
Contributors: Ziad, Homayra
Publisher: World Organization for Resource Development and Education
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng; ara
Number of pages: 39
ISBN-13: 9781930409972
Subjects: Family violence (Islamic law); Violence against; Women (Islamic law); Fatwas; Women
Description: "In fifteen centuries, Islam has never sanctioned any form of family violence. How then did this scourge become widespread in the Muslim community? As in other religions, Islamic law that forbids such practices has been systematically decontextualized by patriarchal scholars whose dogma dismisses the socially inclusive, inalienable rights bestowed upon women by Islam. To remain relevant to the human experience, legal rulings must adapt to changing social norms while upholding the core Qur'anic values of mercy and justice. To eradicate family violence, it is time for Muslim scholars to stop blindly following literalist interpretations of Islamic texts and strive for novel interpretations that are based on classical methodologies. This is not thinking outside the box; rather, it is extending the boundaries of the box in which Muslims think. This fatwa is an effort to generate sustainable social change among Muslims and to help others better understand and address Islam's prohibition of domestic violence"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Qur'an and hadith: founts of guidance; title: Our approach; title: Interpreting the Holy Qur'an; title: The socio-historical context of revelation; title: Verse 4:34 in the context of broader Qur'anic humanism; title: A linguistic exploration of the word "daraba"; title: Interpreting the Qur'an through the Qur'an; title: Qur'anic meanings of "daraba"; title: Other interpretations; title: The importance of Prophet Muhammad's example; title: Prophet Muhammad's high regard for women; title: Conclusion; title: Appendix: Verses that use the verb "daraba"; title: Glossary of Islamic terms.