Why Muslim Society Needs the Qur’an from Women’s Perspectives
The Qur’an is divine revelation, but tafsir is a human effort shaped by history. For centuries, interpretation was largely male-dominated, limiting women’s perspectives. Yet the Qur’an addresses believing men and women equally, emphasizing justice and mercy. Re-examining contested verses like 4:34 through context and language does not alter revelation; it refines understanding. If moral responsibility is shared, interpretive responsibility must be shared as well.
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