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Widad Sakakini's work explores the lives of the wives of Prophet Muhammad, delving into the complexities of their roles and the socio-religious context of their time. The book critically examines the controversies surrounding interpretations of their narratives, highlighting both the possibilities and limitations inherent in these discussions. Through a nuanced analysis, Sakakini challenges traditional views and encourages a re-evaluation of the historical and cultural significance of these women within Islamic history.
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Arab Feminism and Islamic History, Manfred Sing
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- 2022
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- Title
- Arab Feminism and Islamic History
- Subtitle
- The Transnational Life and Work of Lebanese-Syrian Writer Widad Sakakini (1913-1991)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Manfred Sing
- Publisher
- Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 332
- ISBN13
- 9783525573341
- Series
- Description
- Widad Sakakini's work explores the lives of the wives of Prophet Muhammad, delving into the complexities of their roles and the socio-religious context of their time. The book critically examines the controversies surrounding interpretations of their narratives, highlighting both the possibilities and limitations inherent in these discussions. Through a nuanced analysis, Sakakini challenges traditional views and encourages a re-evaluation of the historical and cultural significance of these women within Islamic history.