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The Debate - Participation in Social Life and Face Uncovering

By Abd al-Halim Abu Shuqqah
Series: Women's Emancipation during the Prophet's Lifetime
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The Debate - Participation in Social Life and Face Uncovering by Abd al-Halim Abu Shuqqah explores the thoughtful discourse surrounding women's participation in social life and the cultural considerations of face uncovering. The book delves into the intersection of social norms, individual rights, and religious interpretations, providing a nuanced examination of these complex issues. Ideal for readers interested in social sciences and cultural studies, it offers insights into evolving societal dynamics.
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In this volume of his work, the author begins a debate, dedicating two full volumes to address the objections often raised regarding social mixing and the practice of keeping a woman's face uncovered in Muslim society. This is a tradition in Islamic studies, where scholars present their views in opposition to other scholarly opinions. They outline the views they disagree with, highlighting the basis and supporting arguments before responding to them.

The author provides an in-depth analysis, illustrating that the rulings specific to the Prophet's wives do not apply to other women. Consequently, emulating the Prophet's wives in these particular aspects is neither required nor recommended.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847741899

Publisher: Kube Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kube Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by Adil Salahi
  • Translated by Adil Salahi

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 186

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About the Author

Adil Salahi is a scholar, author and translator, who has written or translated into English various books on Islam. After working for the BBC Arabic Service for several years, he worked for the Arabic daily, al-Sharq al-Awsat. He continues to publish many Articles in various Publications including , Arab News, a an English daily published in Saudi Arabia. Adil Salahi taught at the Markfield Institute of Higher Education, Leicester, England. His popular biography of the Prophet, Muhammad: Man and Prophet, is widely respected and has been translated into multiple languages.

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