WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN ISLAM
WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN ISLAM
Author(s): Ingrid NicolauSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Addleton Academic Publishers
Keywords: women’s rights; Islam; Koran; polygamy
Summary/Abstract: Although Koran and the Islamic law (Sharia) refer specifically to the situation and statute of women, these issues have always been present and they are still debated and debatable from many points of view but particularly when reported to the modern society standards. Islam has indeed improved women situation compared to pre-Islamic period, but on the other hand has been placing on purpose the woman in obscurity up to present time.
Journal: Contemporary Readings in Law and Social Justice
- Issue Year: VI/2014
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 711-720
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF