Amina wadud born september 25, 1952 is an american muslim philosopher with a progressive focus on qur an exegesis interpretation of the holy text amina converted to islam and concerted her efforts on relation of gender and islam. Read quran and woman rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective by amina wadud available from rakuten kobo. Wadud is also an expert on influences of islam in america. Wadud has embraced several public social media forums, including facebook, twitter, and instagram. This verse discusses the husbands role as protector and maintainer of his wife and how he should deal with disloyalty on her part. Read quran and woman rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective by amina wadud available from rakuten kobo. Wadud begins the conversation with expressing the need for a recentering and woman amina wadud islamic discourse on the sacred qur an. Read qur an and woman rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective by amina wadud available from rakuten kobo. Amina wadud is an internationally known scholar on islam and gender.
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She has been part of several civil society organizations and movements for promoting principles of equality for women under principles of islam. The qur an does not talk by itself, it is humans who make it talk. Dr amina wadud is a professor of islamic studies and a mother of five. See all books authored by amina wadud, including quran and woman. That changes the story for me a great deal, since it resonates with the lives of so many africanamerican women in the u. She officially changed her name to amina wadud two years later. Fourteen centuries of islamic thought have produced a legacy of interpretive readings of the quran written almost entirely by men. Reviving islamic female scholarship after centuries of. Qur an and woman was originally written as amina wadud s phd dissertation so, and woman amina wadud, it is very academic. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading quran and woman. If i wish to make a study of al quran, where do you suggest i begin. Quran and woman rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective amina wadud.
The spirited voices of muslim women in islamic reform movements. Scholar of qur anic studies and muslim theologian, amina wadud also embodies a reference within the islamic feminist. Amina wadud books list of books by author amina wadud. Dedication this book is dedicated to the brave indian woman, small of structure, great. Rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective kindle edition by wadud, amina. It implies that in an ideal situation there is an equal and mutually dependent relationship between husband and wife. Professor amina wadud has argued persuasively that the influence of patriarchy on interpretation of the quran and the practices of muslims has restricted realisation of the quranic message of equality and justice. In this provocative book, inside the gender jihad, wadud brings a wealth of experience from the trenches of the jihad to make a passionate argument for gender inclusiveness in the muslim world.
Amina wadud this volume provides an interpretive reading of the quran by a woman, reading which validates the female voice in the quran and brings it out of the shadows. This ebook thus reflects both the reach of amina waduds work and honors her. The quran has for centuries been interpreted almost exclusively by men, and some of their assumptions have. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Amina wadud, internationally respected quranic scholar, talks about her lifes work, which has included new insights into how our understanding and appreciation of the quran might benefit from the inclusion of womens perspectives. Amina wadud is full of books on islamic history and theology. Wadud reasoned that those key words and concepts were, unfortunately, red partially by most of commentators and resulted gender. Rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective. In order to create justice in gender in islam, there is no need to stray. Amina wadud, professor of islamic studies at virginia commonwealth university and author of quran and woman. Wadud visited classes, lectured and led a workshop on exploring islamic texts with a gender focus. Rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective amina wadud on. Knitting together scrupulous scholarship with lessons drawn from her own experiences as a woman, she explores the array of issues facing muslim women.
Amina wadud born september 25, 1952 is an american muslim philosopher with a progressive focus on quran exegesis interpretation of the holy text amina converted to islam and concerted her efforts on relation of gender and islam. Her views, analyses, interpretation on quranic statements to its actual practices are with open mind, that she had expressed all her opinion with complete. Rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective and inside the gender jihad, she will blog on her life journey and anything that moves her about islam, gender. Rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective, oxford, 1999 and, most recently, of inside the gender jihad. An explicit attempt to return to the original sourcethe quranwhen the tendency has been to confuse the works of islamic scholars with the quran, it demonstrates that in order to maintain its relevance, the quran must be continually reinterpreted.
Rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective amina wadud on. I have muhammad asads translation and have read ibn hishaqs life of muhammad translated by alfred guillame, which is a very powerful and direct book. Rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective. Quran and woman by amina wadudmuhsin find, read and cite all the. Rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective by amina wadud at indigo. During graduate school, she studied in egypt, including advanced arabic at the american university in cairo, quranic studies and tafsir exegesis or religious interpretation at cairo university, and philosophy at al azhar university. Wadud was born mary teasley to an africanamerican family in bethesda, maryland. Rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective 2nd ed. Amina wadud emphasizes the implications of the qurans favorable treatment of bilqis for female leadership. Muslim woman emphasis mine islamic world marriage contract patriarchal family. Buy a discounted paperback of quran and woman online from australias leading online bookstore. Rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective 2 by wadud, amina isbn.
Quran and women by amina wadud pdf library of congress cataloginginpublication data. But i want to study the quran as a western academic should so that i can discuss it in this manner. In her provocative new book, inside the gender jihad, she brings a wealth of experience from the trenches o. Rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective amina wadud, amina islamic studies professor wadud, department of philosophy and religious studies islamic studies professor department of philosophy and religious studies virginia commonwealth university, islamic studies professor department of philosophy and religious. Muslim progressives have long argued that it is not the religion. Saudi arabia abdul wadud makboul haneef, commonly known as abdul wadud haneef, is a saudi arabian qari and imam.
The quran uses no terms that imply that the position of ruler is inappropriate for a woman. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. In quran and woman, amina wadud proposes a new reading of the quran from within the female experience, different from the historically prevalent interpretations of the quran based on male experience, aiming to restore a genderbalanced and egalitarian message from god and elevate womens status in their respective muslim societies. Quran and woman, rereading the sacred text from a woman. In an ongoing series for womens history month, odyssey networks speaks with muslim scholar and feminist amina wadud on the role of women in islam. Buku quran and women wanita di dalam alquran yang merupakan hasil dari penelitian dan diskusidiskusi yang di lakukan oleh amina wadud dengan temantemannya yang dipublikasikan pada tahun 1992 sangat menarik karena berisi penafsiran ulang mengenai ayatayat yang berhubungan dengan jender. Rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective, and inside the gender jihad. Now, with quran and woman, amina wadud provides a first interpretive reading by a woman, a reading which. This article explains hermeneutic concept of amina wadud stating that men and women are equal. With such descriptions, i was understandably concerned that this would be yet another book aiming to further the progressive liberal agenda of doing away. Now, with qu ran and woman, amina wadud provides a first interpretive reading by a woman. A critique of amina wadud from a fellow feminist and academic.
Following the publication of quran and women, i have seen that situations may arise where one might be forced to. Quran and woman amina wadudpbfourteen centuries of islamic thought have produced a legacy of interpretive readings of the quran written almost entirely by men. Quran and woman rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective amina wadud. Listen and download quran recited by abdul wadud haneef. Why amina wadud led a mixedgender muslim prayer youtube. A major contribution to the debate on women and islam, amina waduds vision for changing the status of women within islam is both revolutionary and urgent. Now, with quran and woman, amina wadud provides a first interpretive reading by a. It is based on the interpretation of both quranic keywords nafs, min and azwaj and quranic concepts qiwamah, angel and nusyuz. Abdul wadud haneef, also abdul wadud makboul haneef, is a saudiarabian quran reciter and imam. Amina wadud on islam, feminism and human rights at leiden university in the netherlands. Women on the text according to amina wadud muhsin in qur. Shes an african american convert to islam who grew up the daughter of a methodist minister. Now, with quran and woman, amina wadud provides a first interpretive reading by a woman, a reading which validates the female voice in the quran and.
Despite the fact that she bilqis ruled over a nation, most muslims hold leadership as improper for a woman. The quran has given us a practical example of this advanced stage of human spiritual ascent in the person of mary, the mother of jesus peace be upon him. Now, with quran and woman, amina wadud provides a first interpretive reading by a woman, a reading which validates the female voice in the quran and brings it out of the shadows. The quran has for centuries been interpreted almost exclusively by men, and some of their assumptions have resulted in excluding or marginalizing. Rereading the sacred text from a womens perspective, author amina wadud examines the role of human creation and the hereafter, the influence of key female figures in the quran, and the rights of women by providing a feminine voice to a source that has been typically analyzed by males. Jun 27, 2017 quran and women by amina wadud pdf library of congress cataloginginpublication data. Feministische koraninterpretation am beispiel amina waduds. Now, with quran and woman, amina wadud provides a first interpretive reading by a woman. Oct 17, 20 im so glad to know about the tradition that hajar was african. Reviving islamic female scholarship after centuries of erasure.
This is an analysis of the concept of woman drawn directly from the quran. A critique of the argument for womanled friday prayers. She is professor of islamic studies at virginia commonwealth university and author of quran and woman. For in most cases what is regarded as religious thought and. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. She has lived in five different countries and traveled to more than 40 countries as a consultant on islam, human rights, and women. Amina waduds methodology on gender study progressive. Female perspectives of the quran by amina wadud baraka. Rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective paperback apr 1 1999.
Interactive ebook part 1 learn to read quran moallam. Some of them are portrayed in a positive light, while others are condemned for their actions. Muslim progressives have long argued that it is not the religion but. Last week, on october 14, i had the glorious opportunity to listen to a lecture by dr. An emancipatory reading by asma lamrabet professes to demand a rereading of the quran by women, and is selfdescribed as a radical reinterpretation of the islamic tradition based on scripture.
Quran and woman ebok amina wadud 9780198029434 bokus. Amina wadud, a quranic scholar and leader in islamic feminism. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read quran and woman. A critique of amina wadud from a fellow feminist and. In 1972, she converted to islam, while a student at the university of pennsylvania, which she attended from 1970 to 1975. Rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective ebook written by amina wadud. Amina wadud s book summarizes this insight which is both complex and sensitive. Oct 10, 2012 this past week, whitman college received the visit of dr. Amina waduds work can also be thought of as liberation theology, as it attempts to liberate women from the stereotype that islam has set for them. Amina wadud was born as mary teasley, a methodist child to an afroamerican family in bethesda, us borderline southern state of maryland in 1952. That a woman may lead salat altarawih if there is no male who has memorized the quran, as long as segregation and the rows are maintained, and.
Fourteen centuries of islamic thought have produced a legacy of interpretive readings of the quran written almost entir. Many lines are so beautifully quoted that knocks feminism. A monotheistic religion practiced by believers called muslims. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 28, 2017 the life and work of amina wadud is helping to change gender roles within islam. O mary, allah has chosen thee and purified thee and.
Women in the quran are important characters and subjects of discussion in the stories and morals taught in islam. Her books are wellknown internationally and she is a prolific public speaker. Qur an and woman reareading the sacred text from a woman s perspective. Booktopia has quran and woman, rereading the sacred text from a womans perspective by amina wadud. A jihad for justice honoring the work and life of amina wadud. Mar 08, 2012 in an ongoing series for womens history month, odyssey networks speaks with muslim scholar and feminist amina wadud on the role of women in islam. Jun 30, 2006 in 2005, amina wadud made international headlines when she helped to promote new traditions by leading the muslim friday prayer in new york city. In 1414 hijrah, he led the prayers in the prophets mosque of madina and later moved to al amira shahidas mosque. Qur an and woman rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective amina wadud. This book contributes a genderinclusive approach to one of the most fundamental disciplines in islamic thought, quranic exegesis. Rereading the sacred text from a woman s perspective, was speaking as part of a series sponsored by york university and the noor cultural centre.
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