Speaking in God's Name Islamic Law, Authority and Women,9781851682621

Speaking in God's Name Islamic Law, Authority and Women

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ISBN13: 9781851682621
ISBN10: 1851682627
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-08-27
Publisher(s): Oneworld Publications
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Summary

This challenging book reviews the ethical foundations of the Islamic legalystem, suggesting that an authoritarian reading of scripture has often hadrave consequences for parts of Muslim society.;Drawing upon both religiousnd secular sources, Islamic legal expert Khaled Abou El Fadl argues thativinely ordained law is frequently misinterpreted by Muslim authorities athe expense of women and oth er groups. Citing a series of injustices inslamic society, from the ban on women driving to the restrictions governingemale clothing, El Fadl's thoughtful and cogent study proposes instead aeturn to the original ethics at the heart of the Muslim legal system.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
Induction
1(8)
The authoritative
9(77)
Background note
9(9)
The notion of authority
18(5)
The authoritative in Islam
23(63)
A summary transition
86(10)
Competence
86(3)
Determination
89(3)
The authoritarian
92(4)
The test and authority
96(45)
The Qur'an and Sunnah
98(17)
Text, determination, and authority
115(17)
Unreasonable interpretations and the authoritative
132(9)
The construction of the authoritarian
141(29)
The iron law of authoritarianism
142(3)
Islamic law as a work in movement
145(5)
The fundamentals of religion and burdens of proof
150(11)
Moral objections and authoritarianism
161(9)
The anatomy of authoritarian discourses
170(39)
The demise of the juristic tradition
170(7)
Consistency
177(3)
Selectivity of evidence
180(8)
Balancing of interests and the use of discretion
188(21)
Faith-based assumptions and determinations demeaning to women
209(55)
Prostrating to husbands, licking their ulcers while struggling with Hadith methodology
210(8)
Keeping husbands and God happy, and making it to heaven
218(4)
Bargaining with crooked-ribs, defective intellects, bad omens, dogs, and women
222(10)
Praying in closets, hugging the wall, and the dangers of seduction
232(15)
Racism, sexism, and a sense of beauty
247(17)
Conclusion: Resisting the authoritarian while searching for the moral 264(8)
Appendix: Translated legal opinions by C.R.L.O. jurists 272(26)
Glossary of terms 298(12)
Bibliography 310(31)
Index 341

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