Womens in Islam by Abdur Raheem Kidwai

📚 Book Description: Women in Islam

This 2020/2021 book by Professor Abdur Raheem Kidwai is a concise and well-presented compilation of primary source material from the Qur'an and the Hadith (prophetic traditions) that directly refer to or address women . It serves as a resource for understanding the Islamic view of womanhood based on its foundational texts .

Overview and Purpose

The book is described as a "challenge to the liberal, cultural and traditional teachings about women in Islam" by returning to what the Qur'an and Sunnah specifically say . It is a simple compilation of quotations designed to engage the reader in reflection on the Islamic view of womanhood . The book explores a woman's existence as a creation of Allah, her role in building a God-conscious society, and her capacity for spiritual proximity with Allah .

Structure and Content

The book is organized into three main sections :

Key Themes

• A woman's inherent worth and dignity before Allah, separate from cultural practices .

• The complementarity of men and women—equal in value before Allah though potentially different in roles .

• The importance of appreciating the rights and responsibilities granted to women in Islam .