Islam’s encounter with women’s rights and feminism: the need for greater engagement of Muslim women

Hasan, Md. Mahmudul (2013) Islam’s encounter with women’s rights and feminism: the need for greater engagement of Muslim women. International Journal of Islamic Thought, 2 (1). pp. 81-94. ISSN 1816-689X

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Abstract

The question of women‘s rights in Islam generates huge interest among Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Scholars of feminism are sharply divided on the question of women‘s status in Islam. One group associates Islam with misogyny and gender oppression, while the other celebrates the religion as a liberatory force for women. Remarkably, despite a surge in female educational attainment and consciousness in Muslim societies, compared to their secular counterparts, Islamic women have not taken an extensive part in the discourse of women‘s rights and feminism. In light of this perception, this paper will highlight Islam‘s gender egalitarian values and discuss the urgency and efficacy of Muslim women‘s greater involvement in the discourse of women‘s rights.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6409/30645
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP160 General works on Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP170 Works in defense of Islam. Islamic apologetics B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP170.8 Universality of Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity P Language and Literature > PI Oriental languages and literatures
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Arabic Language and Literature
Depositing User:	Dr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2013 08:45
Last Modified:	05 May 2014 16:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/30645

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