Infants, parents and wet nurses
medieval Islamic views on breastfeeding and their social …
Avner Gilʻadi
191 pages | ~5 hrs
Islam
Infants, parents and wet nurses
medieval Islamic views on breastfeeding and their social implications
By Avner Gilʻadi
This scholarly exploration delves into the profound spiritual and social dimensions of breastfeeding practices within early Islamic civilization. Drawing from sacred texts including the Quran, religious commentaries, prophetic traditions, and medieval medical writings, the work reveals how nursing relationships shaped far more than individual families.
The author uncovers how Islamic teachings on breastfeeding created intricate webs of spiritual kinship that transformed entire communities. These practices established sacred bonds between families, influenced marriage customs, and carved out unique social spaces where women navigated complex religious and cultural expectations. The research illuminates how spiritual laws governing nursing relationships prevented certain marriages while fostering new forms of connection across family lines.
Through careful examination of religious sources and medieval Arabic medical texts, this study bridges the often-separate worlds of women's spiritual experiences and childhood development within Islamic tradition. It demonstrates how deeply personal acts of nurturing carried profound theological significance, creating lasting impacts on social structures and family relationships.
For readers interested in understanding how spiritual principles shape daily life and community bonds, this work offers unique insights into the intersection of religious law, family dynamics, and women's roles in Islamic society. The research provides a comprehensive foundation for exploring how sacred teachings translate into lived experience across generations.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore In folklore, mythology, & religion
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Breastfeeding
- ✓ Explore Arab World
- ✓ Explore Medieval History
- ✓ Explore Breast Feeding
- ✓ Explore Breastfeeding
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Details
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Brill
- ISBN-10
- 9004112235
- Pages
- 191
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BP190.5.B72 G66 1999
