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Women’s Rights in Islam: Global Conversations on Practice and Theology

Faith to Action Network is delighted to welcome and share this resource on Women’s Rights in Islam. This resource is the result of collaboration between Faith to Action Network and two of its founding members, namely, Al-Azhar University in Egypt and Muhammadiyah in Indonesia. We are extremely grateful to these two distinguished institutions for their passionate commitment to the advancement of women’s rights in Islam. We extend special gratitude to the authors for taking their time and expertise to share their theological and practical perspectives on the various topics that make up the chapters of this resource. We are grateful to them for their commitment to scholarship by revising their chapters in the quest for quality assurance. The publication covers topics on Gender Equality, Women’s Participation in Private and Public Life, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Property Rights, Child Custody, and Bodily Integrity. The six topics address some of the most critical aspects of rights as interpreted from within Islamic perspectives.

As Faith to Action Network, we publish this resource for all champions of women’s rights – believers, scholars, religious leaders, activists and advocates, faith-inspired policymakers, and politicians – who draw on their Muslim faith to promote and protect the rights of women. It responds to the growing global interest in the rights of women, with the focus shifting to reflecting on the impact of faith communities on violations of women’s and children’s rights. This publication brings out how Islam promotes the rights of women. Through an examination of lived practices and an in-depth study of Islamic theology, this publication highlights the rights enjoyed by women in Islam. It goes a long way in shattering the perception that religions, including Islam, deny women their rights. Bringing together the views of Muslims from four continents, this volume shows Islam’s commitment to women’s rights across disparate cultural contexts.

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It is important to note that cultural practices and societal norms can sometimes conflict with the true principles of Islam, leading to the mistreatment or denial of women’s rights in certain contexts. These include household settings, communities, and decision-making. The practical cases show how advocates and activists draw on their Muslim faith to address rights violations. However, it is crucial to distinguish between Islamic teachings and the cultural practices that may be prevalent in different regions. Therefore, it is vital to ensure that the true teachings of Islam are always upheld to ensure that women’s rights are protected.

This volume is yet another milestone in meeting the objectives of Faith to Action Network as the only global interfaith network mobilizing faith actors to advance: family health and well-being; women’s rights and gender justice; and, peaceful, just, and inclusive communities. The chapters in this volume show that promoting and protecting women’s rights and gender equality is a pre-requisite to achieving broader family health and well-being, and outlines how positive peace only exists holistically, when all human beings can flourish and fulfill their potential, free of violence at the structural level, community level, in the household and intimate spheres. As the volume is the product of coming together through networking and collaboration, it highlights the value of working jointly to share knowledge and experience in the quest for common goals.

On behalf of Faith to Action Network, I warmly commend this state-of-the-art resource to all readers who take a keen interest in the role of religious traditions in promoting women’s rights.

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