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Sexual Ethics And Islam:

Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith And Jurisprudence
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Oneworld Publications, 2006 - Psychology - 217 pages
Annotation Stoning. Slavery. Honour killings. Homosexuality. In the context of Islam, these topics are frequently discussed but little understood. When debated, such emotive issues often spark heated argument rather than reasoned deliberation. In this lucid and carefully constructed volume, feminist academic Kecia Ali examines classical Muslim texts and tries to evaluate whether a just system of sexual ethics is possible within an Islamic framework. Seeking to avoid polemical argument, Ali explores key themes such as consent and control, which are crucial to any understanding of either traditional Islamic sexual ethics or the possibilities for progressive transformation in these ideals. Suitable for students and the interested reader alike, Sexual Ethics in Islam is an essential tool for understanding modern Islam in today's increasingly sexualised world.

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Review: Sexual Ethics and Islam: Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith and Jurisprudence

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An excellent overview of sexual ethics in Islam. Kecia Ali situates her work on two basic questions. The first is the relevance of historical precedence to contemporary circumstances and the second is ...

Review: Sexual Ethics and Islam: Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith and Jurisprudence

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blog entry with hyperlinks: http://bit.ly/9LAbMU I finally read Dr. Kecia Ali's anticipated book Sexual Ethics & Islam: Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith and Jurisprudence four years after its ...

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Marriage Money and Sex
1
Divorce in Islamic Ethics
24
Slave
39
Copyright

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About the author (2006)

Kecia Ali is Assistant Professor of Religion at Boston University.

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