Challenges of ‘awrah coverage for Muslim women athletes in Malaysia: a qualitative review

Mahmad Robbi, Ahmad Akram and Mohd Yunus, Saidatolakma (2024) Challenges of ‘awrah coverage for Muslim women athletes in Malaysia: a qualitative review. INTELLECTUAL DISCOURSE, 32 (1). pp. 411-426. ISSN 0128-4878 E-ISSN 2289-5639

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Abstract

Sharī‘ah law provides a specific ruling that requires every Muslim to cover his/her ‘awrah. The prohibition of disclosing ‘awrah is derived from the Qur’an and practices of Prophet Muhammad and his companions. Nevertheless, covering ‘awrah is difficult for women, especially when it comes to involvement in sports activities or competitions. Based on a qualitative research method that uses observation and document analysis, this study explores the challenges related to ‘awrah faced by Muslim female athletes in Malaysia. There are several issues regarding the ‘awrah of Muslim female athletes, which include the non-Sharī‘ah compliant attire that Muslim female athletes are made to wear for certain competitions. Other issues are the mingling in coaching sessions between different genders, and the suitability for Muslim women to participate in competitions as well as the lack of enforcement of Sharī‘ah-compliant dress code.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Sharī‘ah, athlete, Muslim, sports, ‘awrah.
Subjects:	BPK Islamic law. Shari'ah. Fiqh
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014) Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	DR AHMAD AKRAM MAHMAD ROBBI
Date Deposited:	02 Jul 2024 15:37
Last Modified:	02 Jul 2024 15:37
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112866

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