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Women and Islam: An Historical and Theological Enquiry
Women and Islam An Historical and Theological Enquiry 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 portrays how, far from being the oppressor of women that his detractors have claimed, the Prophet upheld the equality of all true believers. Her... more »e is a bold reconciliation of feminism with the Prophet's thoughts and beliefs.« less