Women and Islam Author:Fatima Mernissi In this book, the author, who is both a feminist and a Muslim, aims to shed light on the status of women in Islam by examining and reassessing the literary sources as far back as 7th century Islam. She believes that Muslims will eventually feel a pressing need to root their lives in a more liberating memory. Here is a bold reconciliation of femi... more »nism with the Prophet's thoughts and beliefs, for all who are concerned with the history and future of the Islamic world.« less