Tag: Amina Wadud
Islamic Feminism and Its Role in Gender Justice in India
Today, Islamic feminism builds on this legacy, engaging with both classical Islamic scholarship and modern feminist theory. Unlike secular feminists who sometimes view Islam as inherently patriarchal, Islamic feminists work within the religious tradition to question and reform oppressive interpretations. They argue that many misogynistic interpretations of Islamic law are not inherent to Islam but are byproducts of patriarchal readings of the Qur’an.
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