Title Domestic violence and the Islamic tradition / Ayesha S. Chaudhry

Published Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014

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Description 1 online resource Series Oxford Islamic legal studies Oxford Islamic legal studies. Summary 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 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Online resource; title from home page (viewed on January 6, 2014) SUBJECT Qurʼan -- Evidences, authority, etc. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85072965 Qurʼan fast Subject Family violence (Islamic law) Women (Islamic law) Islamic ethics. Authority -- Religious aspects Family violence (Islamic law) Islamic ethics Women (Islamic law) Form Electronic book ISBN 9780191747755 0191747750

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