Women in the Qurʼan
Book Description
In a world where Muslim women's voices are often caught between rigid traditionalism and Western misconceptions, scholar Asma Lamrabet offers a transformative exploration of feminine wisdom within Islamic scripture. This thoughtful examination challenges readers to move beyond polarized debates and discover the authentic spiritual foundation that supports women's agency and dignity.
Lamrabet addresses how centuries of patriarchal interpretation have obscured the Quran's original message regarding women, creating barriers that contradict the text's fundamental principles of justice and equality. Rather than accepting these limitations as divinely ordained, she demonstrates how careful, unbiased reading reveals a different reality altogether.
The book emerges from a growing movement of Muslim women intellectuals who refuse to remain silent about their spiritual inheritance. These voices, spanning both Muslim-majority societies and Western communities, are reclaiming their right to interpret sacred texts and define their own paths forward.
Through this scholarly yet accessible work, readers encounter a vision of Islamic femininity that embraces both deep spiritual belonging and universal human values. Lamrabet shows how Muslim women can honor their faith while actively shaping their destinies, contributing to broader conversations about ethics, justice, and human dignity.
This compelling study invites anyone interested in religious interpretation, women's spirituality, or interfaith understanding to explore how ancient wisdom can inform contemporary questions about freedom, identity, and sacred purpose.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 177 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Islamic sociology
- ✓ Explore Feminism, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Women, social conditions
- ✓ Explore Musulmanes
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore Femmes dans le Coran
- ✓ Explore Social conditions
