The political role of Muslim women: between traditional texts and changing realities

• Main Authors: Osmani, Noor Mohammad, Faruq, Abu Umar, Ali, Muhammad Yousuf
• 格式: Conference or Workshop Item
• 語言: English
• 出版: 2009
• 主題: HQ1101 Women. Feminism
• 在線閱讀: http://irep.iium.edu.my/4255/1/Poltical_role_of_Muslim_Women.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/4255/; http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=9676

Muslim scholars are in general agreement that women are not entitled to hold the topmost public office of a nation. Is it due to Qur’anic texts and Prophetic traditions (ahadith) that women are barred from key positions or is it largely due to socio-cultural and economic settings of a country? The Q...