Islam and Women : Hagar's Heritage

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dale, Moyra, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Muslim women.

Women (Muslim theology).

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource)

Edition:

1ST ED.

Place of Publication:

[S.l.] : 1517 MEDIA, 2022.

Summary:

"In a field where the majority of publications on Islam are by men and about men's experience of Islam, this book offers a new perspective on Islam through the world of women. Drawing on rich personal experience, Islamic texts, culture and history, the author explores faith, cultural themes and everyday life for Muslim women." -- Publisher.

Contents:

As we begin

Part 1. Cultures, Texts and Contexts

1. Reading cultures, reading texts

2. The Qur'an : present, recited and interpreted

3. Hadith : shaping daily life

4. Patterns of prayer

5. Honour and shame

6. Purity and defilement

7. Power : envy and blessing

8. Reciprocity and patronage

9. Generous hospitality

Part 2. Everyday Life

10. Women's lives

11. Family

12. Role models

13. Marriage

14. Mothers

15. Life cycles, life rituals

16. Modesty and the veil

17. Education and faith

18. Women in society

In Conclusion

Appendix 1: Interview questions

Appendix 2: Some Hadith.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5064-8907-9

OCLC:

1331021331