Abou El Fadl, Khaled, 1963-

Speaking in God's name : Islamic law, authority and women / Kh aled Abou El Fadl. - Oxford : Oneworld, c2001. - xiii 361p. : ill. ; cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- 2. The authoritative -- 3. A summary transition - - 4. The text and authority -- 5. The construction of the authoritarian -- 6. The anatomy of authoritarian discourses -- 7. Faith-based assump tions and determinations demeaning to women -- Conclusion: resisting th e authoritarian while searching for the moral.

9781851682621


Women--Legal status, Law (Islamic Law)
Islam

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