Feminist Readings of the Qur‘an: Social, Political, and Religious Implications

Islamic feminism is an intellectually rigorous and socially transformative global movement that, through a variety of projects and initiatives, is advancing gender equality and empowering Muslim women in a range of contexts. As we confront the unfamiliarity and surprise provoked by the association of the terms “feminism” and “Islam,” it is necessary to begin with the clarification that ideological assumptions can lie hidden behind one definition or another. From the start, we can affirm that words are used within a historical context, and terms are continuously evolving. Hence, any definition is subject to constant revision. On the one hand, these