The Perplexity Of a Muslim Woman

2017 hardcover as pictured. The first Arabic work in Islamic studies by a woman to be translated into English, this book explores the nuances on marriage, inheritance and sexuality in Islam. Youssef emphasizes that "plurality of meanings is the quintessential essence of Islam" and notes the male bias in current interpretations of Islamic law. Extensively referenced. Binding is firm. Boards… Read more about this item

Hardback. New.

Lexington Books/Fortress Academic. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback / softback. New. Olfa Youssef investigates the rulings about inheritance, marriage, and homosexuality in the Qur'anic text itself and compares them with the androcentric interpretations provided by male Muslim theologians and legal scholars from medieval times to the present, which today inform the body of the sharia law in the Muslim world.

Paperback / softback. New. Olfa Youssef investigates the rulings about inheritance, marriage, and homosexuality in the Qur'anic text itself and compares them with the androcentric interpretations provided by male Muslim theologians and legal scholars from medieval times to the present, which today inform the body of the sharia law in the Muslim world.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.