Keywords
rereading texts
women's rights
interpretation of Sharia texts
gender equality
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Abstract
This study, titled "Rereading the Sharia Text in Islamic Feminism: A Descriptive Study," examines the attempts of Islamic feminism to reinterpret Sharia texts related to women in ways that align with their perspectives and goals, which are often distant from the objectives of Islamic law. The research aims to highlight the intellectual tools employed by feminists in rereading Sharia texts, such as fragmenting or interpreting texts in contradiction to their religious and historical contexts. The study indicates that such readings impact the correct understanding of women's rights in Islam and raise questions about the credibility of these interpretations and their alignment with Islamic law. The study reveals that one of the prominent issues promoted by feminists is absolute equality between men and women, relying on certain verses that appear to support this notion while neglecting texts that emphasize differences in roles and rights between genders. Furthermore, the research adds that feminists often use tools such as isolating texts from their broader context and rejecting traditional interpretations.
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