Domestic violence and the Islamic tradition /
Chaudhry, Ayesha S.,
Domestic violence and the Islamic tradition / Ayesha S. Chaudhry. - 1 online resource. - Oxford Islamic legal studies . - Oxford Islamic legal studies. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A frank, personal investigation into the contentious issue of marital violence within Islamic law. Drawing heavily on the author's own experience, the book explores the attempt to reconcile a tradition of patriarchal authority with egalitarian values. The book presents an insightful and provocative contribution to the debate about women in Islam.
9780191747755 (ebook) : No price
Qur'an--Evidences, authority, etc.
Family violence (Islamic law)
Women (Islamic law)
Islamic ethics.
KBP4187
346.167015
Domestic violence and the Islamic tradition / Ayesha S. Chaudhry. - 1 online resource. - Oxford Islamic legal studies . - Oxford Islamic legal studies. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A frank, personal investigation into the contentious issue of marital violence within Islamic law. Drawing heavily on the author's own experience, the book explores the attempt to reconcile a tradition of patriarchal authority with egalitarian values. The book presents an insightful and provocative contribution to the debate about women in Islam.
9780191747755 (ebook) : No price
Qur'an--Evidences, authority, etc.
Family violence (Islamic law)
Women (Islamic law)
Islamic ethics.
KBP4187
346.167015