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Speaking in God's name : Islamic law, authority, and women / Khaled Abou El Fadl.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextLanguage: English Series: Twentieth century religious thoughtPublication details: Oxford : Oneworld, 2006Description: xiii, 361 p. ; 24 cmSubject(s): Additional physical formats: Original version:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 23 305.486971 ABS 2006
Online resources: Summary: Drawing on both religious and secular sources, this challenging book argues that divinely ordained law is frequently misinterpreted by Muslim authorities at the expense of certain groups, including women. Khaled Abou El Fadl cites a series of injustices in Islamic society and ultimately proposes a return to the original ethics at the heart of the Muslim legal system.
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Books Central Library, University of Rajshahi Non-fiction 305.486971 ABS 2006 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) C-2 Available INR B46016

Online access provided by Alexander Street Press as part of: Twentieth century religious thought. Volume II, Islam.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 310-340), glossary, and index.

Drawing on both religious and secular sources, this challenging book argues that divinely ordained law is frequently misinterpreted by Muslim authorities at the expense of certain groups, including women. Khaled Abou El Fadl cites a series of injustices in Islamic society and ultimately proposes a return to the original ethics at the heart of the Muslim legal system.

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