Dawrah Fiqh Perempuan

Al-Radâ’ah: Breastfeeding

Marzuki Wahid

When one talks about breastfeeding in Islam, Ar-Radâ’ah, it includes discussing issues such as the milk produced by a woman, al-laban, the role and status of the person who feeds, the right of an infant to be breastfed, a mother’s rights to- and a father’s duty in the process of breastfeeding, and the social impact of breastfeeding. Throughout the history of mankind milk and blood are considered substances that have shaped society. We ascribe tremendous influence to both substances: while blood creates brotherhood, milk establishes kinship ties.

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Women’s Issues in Fiqh: Historical Roots of Islamic Legal Discourse

Dr. Phil.M. Nur Kholis Setiawan

Fiqh , Islamic jurisprudence, is a major discipline in Islamic studies. As a separate discipline it is compatible with other fields of study, such as Tafsîr (Qur’an inter...

The Construction of Gender In Islamic Legal Thought: Strategies for Reform

Ziba Mir-Hosseini

In this paper I explore ways in which women can pursue and achieve equality and justice in Islamic law. I argue, first, that conceptions of gender rights in Islamic law a...

Redefining the Concept of ‘Iddah

Abd. Moqsith Ghazali

This article explains ‘iddah from its historical context, and discusses some of the views of classical Islamic jurists. It also introduces the view that the practice of â...

Muslim Women at the Beginning of Islam

KH Husein Muhammad

Mecca, the birthplace of Islam, lies in a vast expanse of desert. The Qur’ân names the original inhabitants of this area ‘(the) Arabs’. They were tough and on the ...

Women’s Life Cycles: hayd (menstruation), nifâs (post- natality) and istihâdah

Badriyyah Fayumi

In biological terms menstruation is defined as part of a woman’s reproductive cycle. It is a sign that a woman’s reproductive organs are functioning well, and signifi...

Differences in time and place: the need for a re-interpretation of the hadîth

Faqihuddin Abdul Kodir

Hadîth are usually defined as actions in the form of words, deeds, or manifestations of approval that can be traced back to the Prophet Muhammad. They are narratives that...

Re-reading the Qur’ân: the Relationship between Text and Context

KH Husein Muhammad

The exegetes of the Qur’ân are in general agreement in affirming that the Qur’ân is quite literally the words of Allah ( Kalâmullâh ), sent down through the angel G...

Tauhid: a source of inspiration for gender justice

Siti Musdah Mulia

The essence of the religion of Islam is revealed in the humanistic values it embodies. The most complete expression of those values is the recognition by Islam of the fun...