A memoir of a fundamentalist Muslim childhood and of redefining faith, belonging and family in adulthood
Ayesha S Chaudhry Livres
Domestic Violence and the Islamic Tradition
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
A frank, personal investigation into the contentious issue of marital violence within Islamic law. Drawing heavily on the author's own experience, the book explores the attempt to reconcile a tradition of patriarchal authority with egalitarian values. The book presents an insightful and provocative contribution to the debate about women in Islam.