Racial Microaggressions Targeting Arab Muslim Men and Women on Campus

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam Najih ◽  
Lisa B. Spanierman
Keyword(s):  
Racial Microaggressions ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Arab Muslim ◽  
Muslim Men

scholarly journals ‘Ā’isha, Mother of the Faithful: The Prototype of Muslim Women Ulama

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Fatih Harpci
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Teaching Knowledge ◽  
Ideal Woman ◽  
Muslim Men

Having a unique intelligence and assertiveness, ‘Ā’isha has been regarded Islam’s ideal woman scholar. She was not only as one of the earliest reporters of the authentic sayings of the Prophet Muḥammad, but also a great source for conveying his private family life. The article seeks to show that ‘Ā’isha’s life in the 7th century Arabia is especially remarkable when examined through the lenses of contemporary times. Her main characteristic was her critical, ever-inquisitive, and curious mind. Through the questions she was able to ask, ‘Ā’isha became a bridge between the time of the Prophet and the contemporary Muslim life. The important role she played in the scholarly efforts of Muslim men and women in learning and teaching knowledge needs to be examined and properly emphasized. Her sound scholarship in Islamic disciplines include but was not necessarily be limited to hadith, tafsīr, fiqh, literature, and poetry. Today Muslim women may take ‘Ā’isha not only as a pious example, but follow her intelligence, curiosity, and reasoning.[Dengan kecerdasan dan kepercayaan diri yang khas, Ā’isha terkenal sebagai seorang ulama perempuan yang ideal. Tidak hanya dikenal sebagai perawi hadis, dia juga merupakan rujukan yang hebat mengenai masalah-masalah pribadi dan keluarga. Artikel ini menunjukkan bahwa kehidupa seorang Ā’isha pada abad ke-7 di Arabia sangatlah luar biasa pada masanya, dengan karakternya yang kritis, penuh rasa ingin tahu, dan bersemangat untuk mempelajari apa saja. Melalui pertanyaan yang dapat diajukan, Ā’isha mampu menjadi jembatan antara Nabi dan kehidupan umat masa itu. Peran penting yang dia mainkan dalam dunia keilmuan serta pembelajaran dan pengajaran sangat perlu diteliti dan digarisbawahi. Pandangan-pandangannya mencakup --tetapi tidak sebatas-- hadis, tafsir, fikih, sastra, dan puisi. Perempuan Islam saat ini tidak hanya dapat mengikuti Ā’isha sebagai teladan kesalihan, tetapi juga mesti mengikuti kecerdasan, keingintahuan, dan penalarannya.]

Scripture and Society in Modern Muslim Asia—A Symposium Introduction

1993 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 559-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Bowen
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Social Reform ◽  
Political Movements ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Modern Period ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Muslim Men ◽  
Do So

Since the late nineteenth century, Muslim movements for religious and social reform have underscored the value of making scripture accessible to a broad public. Scholars and activists alike have urged ordinary Muslim men and women to study and follow the Qur'ān and the hadīth (the reports of the Prophet Muhammad's words and deeds), and to do so they have rendered these scriptural writings and commentaries on them into the vernaculars of Asia, Africa, and Europe. They have also framed a wide range of appeals—to study the sciences, to modernize society, to stage a revolution—in the language and format of scriptural commentary. Vernacular writings (and, more recently, audio and videocassettes) based on scripture provide the foundations of popular religious education (Shahrani 1991), figure prominently in political movements (Fischer 1980; Kepel 1985), and serve as guides for living for Muslims traveling outside their homelands (Kepel 1987). The modern period has seen an explosion in the range of languages, genres, and contexts in which Muslims have authoritatively deployed scripture.

scholarly journals THE DISCOURCE OF DRESS CODE IN ISLAMIC LAW

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rusjdi Ali Muhammad ◽  
Dedy Sumardi
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Law ◽  
Standard Form ◽  
The Body ◽  
Standard Formulation ◽  
Dress Code ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Islamic Jurisprudence ◽  
Muslim Men ◽  
Moral Teachings ◽  
Moral Requirements

The discussion concerning dress code or clothing will always be closely related to the debate of aurat or ‘awrah, as the clothing mainly serves to cover aurat.  The ‘awrah (in Arabic) or aurat (in Bahasa) is the parts of the body which must be covered with clothing. The boundary of the aurat in the Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) study is associated with the prayer (salah), which is then ascribed to the boundary of the aurat beyond prayer, based on qiyas. The thinking framework of fuqaha’ (the expert in Islamic law) in their attempt to cover the aurat of Muslim men and women refers to common terms, such as hijab, jilbab, khimar, dir sabigh and milhaf. Even though these terms do not represent the standard form and model of dressing, they are adequate to reveal the restriction of dressing based on Islamic teaching (shariah). The absence of a standard formulation for the form and model of Islamic dressing indicates that Islamic teachings are flexible for the discovery of ideal forms and models of clothing adhering to religious norms, ethics and moral teachings. Clothing is part of the cultural product as well as religious and moral requirements without denying the custom of society. Abstrak: Pembahasan tentang busana/pakaian akan senantiasa terkait erat dengan pembahasan  aurat,  karena  fungsi  utama  pakaian  adalah  sebagai  penutup aurat. Batasan aurat dalam kajian fiqh Islam dikaitkan dengan ibadah shalat, yang kemudian diaplikasikan kepada batasan aurat di luar shalat, berdasarkan qiyas. Landasan berpikir yang digunakan fuqaha' dalam upaya menutup aurat laki-laki dan perempuan muslim merujuk pada istilah umum seperti hijab, jilbab, khimar, dir sabigh dan milhaf. Meskipun istilah-istilah ini belum mewakili bentuk dan model busana/pakaian yang baku, tetapi mampu mengungkap batasan makna busana/pakaian dalam ajaran Islam. Tidak adanya rumusan baku tentang bagaimana bentuk dan model busana/pakaian islami mengindikasikan bahwa ajaran Islam memberi keleluasaan dalam menemukan bentuk dan model pakaian ideal yang tetap mengacu pada norma-norma agama, etika dan ajaran moral. Pakaian merupakan bagian dari produk budaya sekaligus tuntunan agama dan moral tanpa menafikan adat kebiasaan suatu masyarakat. Kata Kunci: Pakaian, Aurat, Fiqh

Mary in Islam

2019 ◽  
pp. 92-103
Author(s):  
Zeki Saritoprak
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Theology ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Short Overview ◽  
Muslim Men

In the Qur’an, Mary has a unique place. As the only woman mentioned by name, the mother of Jesus, and a pious servant of God, she has inspired Muslim men and women since the beginning of Islam. In this chapter, there will first be a short overview of Mary’s place in the Qur’an and the sayings of the Prophet, that is, Hadith. Following this, the importance of Mary in Islamic theology and spirituality generally as well as Mary’s historical place within Islam will be outlined. The views of important Muslim mystics, theologians, and various other scholars will be examined. There will be a discussion of Mary’s importance for Christian–Muslim dialogue. Of particular note, the chapter will look at how recent and contemporary scholars have understood Mary’s role and how Mary can be an important figure for inter-faith cooperation.

Towards a New Interpretation of Quran 4:34

Hawwa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nafiseh Ghafournia
Keyword(s):  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Real ◽  
Muslim Men ◽  
Long Time ◽  
New Interpretation ◽  
Muslim Scholars

AbstractFor almost fourteen centuries, Muslim men and women believed, or have been led to believe, that beating wives is a permitted act in Islam and the Quran has been used to support this physical violence against women. Permissible violence against women has mainly been justified on the basis of the Quranic verse 4:34. Since its revelation, there has been a long time challenge to explore the real meaning of the verse. The translations and interpretations of this verse have caused much consternation among scholars, including this author. However, important attempts have recently been made to define or interpret the verse. In this study, two different strands of interpretation are explored: patriarchal and egalitarian. While there are many interpretations of the verse, this study focuses only on the works of some of the most renowned scholars and theologians. A critical analysis of different approaches to the interpretation of this verse shows that the contradictions and complexities related to the verse are not inherent in the Quran itself but are rooted in the intentional or unintentional neglect and misuse of the text by authoritative Muslim scholars. This study argues for a more progressive approach to interpreting the verse which is compatible with a holistic comprehension of the text and teaching of Islam.

scholarly journals Religious Moderation as A Solution of Interfaith Marriages in Multicultural Society

JASSP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-135
Author(s):  
Dian Ramadhan ◽  
Imam Qolyubi
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
National Development ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Multicultural Society ◽  
Interfaith Marriage ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Differences Of Opinion ◽  
Muslim Men ◽  
Interfaith Marriages

Multicultural implies the differences. If it is managed properly, the multicultural can generate the positive strength for national development. Conversely, if not managed properly, pluralism and multiculturalism can be destructive factors and lead to catastrophic disasters. Based on the plurality, in the field of marriage law, there is an element of pluralism or multicularism with the occurrence of interfaith marriages. This marriage occurred khilfaiyah (differences) of opinion among the scholars. There are some of them who allow interfaith marriages with the limitation that they only allow to marry women who are ahl al-Kitab, while other scholars strictly prohibit interfaith marriages. This research was a library research using descriptive analysis method. In this case the author sought to describe and analyze religious moderation as a solution to interfaith marriage in a multicultural society. The result of this research is that marriage between Muslim men and women of scripture is allowed if in their actions there is a benefit and does not cause damage or harm in accordance with the principle of "jalbu al-mashalih wa daf'u al-mafashid" (taking the goodness and rejecting the destructive). Meanwhile, the marriage of polytheistic Muslim men and women, that is the women from other religions other than the divine religion, is strictly prohibited. In principle, its application must be based on the values of moderation, fairness and rationality at the value of tawassuth (middle), tawazun (balanced), i'tidal (upright), and tasamuh (tolerance).

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