American Muslim women, religious authority, and activism : more than a prayer

American Muslim women, religious authority, and activism : more than a prayer / Juliane Hammer.

Following the events of September 11, 2001, American Muslims found themselves under unprecedented scrutiny. Muslim communities in the United States suffered from negative representations of their religion, but they also experienced increased interest in aspects of their faith and cultures. They seiz...

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Main Author: Hammer, Juliane
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Austin : University of Texas Press, 2012.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Louann Atkins Temple women & culture series ; bk. 28.
Subjects:
Universidad Sergio Arboleda
Women in Islam > United States.
Muslim women > Political activity > United States.
Feminism > Religious aspects > Islam.
RELIGION > Islam > General.
Feminism > Religious aspects > Islam
Muslim women > Political activity
Women in Islam
Muslimin
Politisches Handeln
Autorität
Islam
Muslimin.
Feminismus.
Politisches Handeln.
Women in Islam > United States
Muslim women > Political activity > United States
Muslimska kvinnor.
United States
USA.
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Table of Contents:
  • A woman-led Friday prayer: March 18, 2005
  • Women leading prayers: tracing the debate
  • Gender justice and Qur'anic exegesis
  • History, women's rights, and Islamic law
  • Authority, tradition, community
  • Space, leadership, voice
  • Media, representation(s), politics
  • Memoirs, narratives, and marketing
  • Covers and other matters: concluding thoughts.

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