Domestic violence and the Islamic tradition /

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 provoca...

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Main Author:	Chaudhry, Ayesha S. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Series:	Oxford Islamic legal studies.
Subjects:	Qurʼan > Evidences, authority, etc. Qurʼan Family violence (Islamic law) Women (Islamic law) Islamic ethics. Violence familiale (Droit islamique) Morale islamique. Authority > Religious aspects Islamic ethics Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book