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A review by ensara
Women and Gender in Islam: Historical Roots of a Modern Debate by Leila Ahmed
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Awful! But I will say, I am glad I read it because by exposing myself to these interesting! perspectives, to say the least, is necessary.
I have a whole lot to say about what I didn't like, but Alhamdulilah it's Ramadan, so I am choosing to be a bit kinder! I don't know if this is Women and Gender in Islam, or Arab Women Societal Experiences. She missed a whole lot of arguments and rulings when it comes to women's rights. She also missed a lot when it comes to Islamic history. Genuinely felt like I was reading an anti-woman anti-Islamic book, not one by a FEMALE scholar of Islam. So much for the anti-colonialism she claims to support.
I have a whole lot to say about what I didn't like, but Alhamdulilah it's Ramadan, so I am choosing to be a bit kinder! I don't know if this is Women and Gender in Islam, or Arab Women Societal Experiences. She missed a whole lot of arguments and rulings when it comes to women's rights. She also missed a lot when it comes to Islamic history. Genuinely felt like I was reading an anti-woman anti-Islamic book, not one by a FEMALE scholar of Islam. So much for the anti-colonialism she claims to support.