Gender equity in Islam
Subtitle: basic principles
By: Jamal Badawi.
Publisher: American Trust Publications
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Plainfield, Ind
Language: eng
Number of pages: 70
Subjects: Women, Muslim.; Women in Islam.; Islamic law.; Islam -- Social aspects.; Women in the Hadith.
Description: "Gender equity in Islam presents an overview of the status and rights of Muslim women as defined by the Qur'an and Sunnah. In this brief but important work, Dr. Jamal Badawi examines the spiritual, social, economic, and political aspects of women's position in Islam and, in doing so, effectively summarizes the role of women in Muslim society. Further, in explaining the sources that provide the foundation for Islam's stance on gender equity, the author discusses the role of Islamic scholars in their approach to women's issues"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.