Women and leadership in Islamic law: a critical analysis of classical legal texts

Islamic law has traditionally prohibited women from being prayer leaders and heads of state. A small number of Muslims today are beginning to challenge this stance, but they face considerable opposition from the broader Muslim community. Women and Leadership in Islamic Law examines the assumption wi...

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Main Author: Jalajel, David Solomon (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: London New York Routledge 2019
In: Culture and civilization in the Middle East (53)
Year: 2019
Edition:First issued in paperback
Online Access: Table of Contents
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