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Tauhid: a source of inspiration for gender justice

Siti Musdah Mulia

The essence of the religion of Islam is revealed in the humanistic values it embodies. The most complete expression of those values is the recognition by Islam of the fundamental equality and unity of all humanity. All human beings are considered equal because all are equally created by God. The only thing that differentiates one individual from another is the degree and quality of her devotion and obedience to God. And the only one capable of judging the quality of human devotion is God Himself.

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Re-reading the Qur’ân: the Relationship between Text and Context

KH Husein Muhammad

The exegetes of the Qur’ân are in general agreement in affirming that the Qur’ân is quite literally the words of Allah ( Kalâmullâh ), sent down through the angel G...

Women’s Issues in Fiqh: Historical Roots of Islamic Legal Discourse

Dr. Phil.M. Nur Kholis Setiawan

Fiqh , Islamic jurisprudence, is a major discipline in Islamic studies. As a separate discipline it is compatible with other fields of study, such as Tafsîr (Qur’an inter...

Differences in time and place: the need for a re-interpretation of the hadîth

Faqihuddin Abdul Kodir

Hadîth are usually defined as actions in the form of words, deeds, or manifestations of approval that can be traced back to the Prophet Muhammad. They are narratives that...

The Construction of Gender In Islamic Legal Thought: Strategies for Reform

Ziba Mir-Hosseini

In this paper I explore ways in which women can pursue and achieve equality and justice in Islamic law. I argue, first, that conceptions of gender rights in Islamic law a...

Redefining the Concept of ‘Iddah

Abd. Moqsith Ghazali

This article explains ‘iddah from its historical context, and discusses some of the views of classical Islamic jurists. It also introduces the view that the practice of â...

Muslim Women at the Beginning of Islam

KH Husein Muhammad

Mecca, the birthplace of Islam, lies in a vast expanse of desert. The Qur’ân names the original inhabitants of this area ‘(the) Arabs’. They were tough and on the ...

Women’s Life Cycles: hayd (menstruation), nifâs (post- natality) and istihâdah

Badriyyah Fayumi

In biological terms menstruation is defined as part of a woman’s reproductive cycle. It is a sign that a woman’s reproductive organs are functioning well, and signifi...

Al-Radâ’ah: Breastfeeding

Marzuki Wahid

When one talks about breastfeeding in Islam, Ar-Radâ’ah , it includes discussing issues such as the milk produced by a woman, al-laban , the role and status of the person ...

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