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While numerous scholars explain Quranic phrases on violence to be only in the context of a defensive response to oppression; [2] [3] violent groups have interpreted verses to endorse their violent actions [4] and made the Quran's teachings on violence and war a topic of vigorous debate, though it is clear that the Quran does not condone ...
While some authors, such as Phyllis Chesler, argue that Islam is connected to violence against women, especially in the form of honor killings, [296] others, such as Tahira Shahid Khan, a professor specializing in women's issues at the Aga Khan University in Pakistan, argue that it is the domination of men and inferior status of women in ...
Indeed, Muslim scholars and leaders have long been doing what I call "the 4:34 dance" -- they reject outright violence against women but accept a level of aggression that fits contemporary definitions of domestic violence. [3] Feminist writer Amina Wadud writes in her book, ''Inside the Gender Jihad: Women's Reform in Islam'': [1]
The U.N. human rights chief used a special debate on Tuesday about burnings of the Quran in Sweden and other European countries to tread a fine line between freedom of expression and respect for ...
In 2008, campaigners said that at a time when violence against women is rampant in Pakistani society this so-called women's protection bill encourages men to abuse their wives. [56] In 2009, a Domestic Violence Protection bill was proposed by Yasmeen Rehman of the Pakistan People’s Party .
Gender roles in Islam are based on scriptures, cultural traditions, and jurisprudence. The Quran, the holy book of Islam, indicates that both men and women are spiritually equal. The Quran states: "Those who do good, whether male or female, and have faith will enter Paradise and will never be wronged; even as much as the speck on a date stone." [1]
The Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World terms Verse 4:34 the Quran's least egalitarian verse. [30] Some Muslims, such as Islamic feminist groups, argue that Muslim men use the text as an excuse for domestic violence. [31]
A spate of Quran-burning protests in Sweden and Denmark has caused angry demonstrations in Muslim-majority countries, heightened security fears at home and left both Scandinavian nations ...