Women in Islam: An Anthology from the Qu'ran and Hadith [Paperback]

Collection of major references to women in the Quran and Hadiths, the two central Pillars of Islam on which Islamic legislation and social practice are based. Topics covered include Hygiene, Divorce, Marriage, Sex and Chastity, Inheritance, and Status and Rights.Collection of major references to women in the Quran and Hadiths, the two central Pillars of Islam on which Islamic legislation and social practice are based. Topics covered include Hygiene, Divorce, Marriage, Sex and Chastity, Inheritance, and Status and Rights.'This collection fulfils the need for a definitive resource which gathers together all the significant source material on the subject and presents it in an accessible way.' - The Middle EastChapter 1 Hygiene; Chapter 2 Divorce; Chapter 3 Windowhood & Death; Chapter 4 The Day of Judgement; Chapter 5 Heaven & Hell; Chapter 6 Justice & the Law; Chapter 7 Modesty & Clothings; Chapter 8 Marriage; Chapter 9 Prayer; Chapter 10 Religion; Chapter 11 Sex, Unlawful Sex & Chastity; Chapter 12 Status & Rights; Chapter 13 Travel; Chapter 14 Inheritance; Chapter 15 Family & Care; Chapter 16 Property, Possessions & Wealth; Chapter 17 Social Conduct; Chapter 18 Mothers & Children; Chapter 19 General; Chapter 20 Islamic Women;US? 2000 Nicholas Awde