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Women’s Rights in Islam

A Critique of Nawal El Saadawi’s Writing

By: Asmaa Shehata

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Women’s Rights in Islam

A Critique of Nawal El Saadawi’s Writing

By: Asmaa Shehata

The issue of Muslim women’s rights never seems outdated and has become trendy in the post-9/11 environment. That is, the mainstream media and Western politicians often view Muslim women as victims of male-patriarchy and frequently justify Western involvement in the Middle East and in other Muslim majority counties at least in part to "rescue" women. Within this realm, Nawal El Saadawi is a famous Egyptian writer whose writings focus on the struggle of Muslim women and are widely read in the Middle East and many Western societies as well. Because of her bold feminist views on politics, religions, and gender, she is described as the "Simone de Beauvoir of the Arab world." After the death of El Saadawi in 2021, a flurry of arguments and criticism in the Egyptian press and women's press around the world is created in which different social media platforms were filled with numerous comments and discussions of her writings and arguments. Whereas some mourned El Saadawi and her dedication to women’s issues, others celebrated her death, wishing her the worst punishment in the afterlife for what they described as her "destructive thoughts." This monograph genuinely analyzes her views on five controversial issues – marriage, polygamy, divorce, inheritance rights, and veiling – in light of Qur’anic exegeses offered by two classical scholars (i.e., Muhammad ibn Jarir Al Tabari and Ismail ibn Umar Ibn Kathir) and two contemporary Muslim feminists (i.e., Amina Wadud and Azizah Al Hibri). By taking a critical look at her views, the book contributes not only to this ongoing debate but adds value to assessing El Saadawi's work and helps readers gain a greater understanding of her writings as well. It also enables readers to comprehend the current tension between feminism and Islam by understanding the perspectives of both sides. Since El Saadawi’s writings are available in the Western countries, the book would appeal to academics, researchers on Islam and gender and Middle Eastern women, as well as to lay audiences interested in women and gender in Muslim societies.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3111105318

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9783111105314

Once Upon an Eid

Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow,Asmaa Hussein,Candice Montgomery,Hena Khan,Rukhsana Khan,G. Willow Wilson,N. H. Senzai,Ashley Franklin,Hanna Alkaf,Huda Al-Marashi,Ayesha Mattu,Randa Abdel-Fattah

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Once Upon an Eid

Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow,Asmaa Hussein,Candice Montgomery,Hena Khan,Rukhsana Khan,G. Willow Wilson,N. H. Senzai,Ashley Franklin,Hanna Alkaf,Huda Al-Marashi,Ayesha Mattu,Randa Abdel-Fattah

Once upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas and simmering pistachio kheer, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday parties to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy. The anthology will also include a poem, graphic-novel chapter, and spot illustrations"--

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1713750325

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9781713750321

A Rebel in Gaza

A Daughter of Rafah Speaks

By: Asmaa Alghoul,Sélim Nassib

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A Rebel in Gaza

A Daughter of Rafah Speaks

By: Asmaa Alghoul,Sélim Nassib

Born in Rafah, raised in Gaza, subjected both to Israeli bombs and to Islamist tyranny, and in the face of prison, death threats, abuse, misogyny, violence, and repression, Asmaa Alghoul has continued to speak her truth. She has continued to live and to love, to laugh and to protest. In this moving memoir of growing up Gaza with a hunger for freedom and a passionate attachment to the places she calls home, journalist, writer, and activist, Alghoul recounts her lifelong resistance to religious fanaticism, state sponsored violence, and all forms of repression and subjugation. Alghoul has been called "too strong minded," criticized for not covering her hair, derided for ignoring warnings and speaking out against injustice. Her pure, clarion voice is raised wholly in support of dialogue, peace, love, and honesty. Nothing, it seems, can stop her. Offering an intimate look into life, politics, and survival in Gaza in recent years, Alghoul's A Rebel in Gaza offers readers a nuanced and singular perspective on the current conflict.

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Europa Editions UK

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Women’s Rights in Islam

Women’s Rights in Islam

Once Upon an Eid

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