Book contents
- Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam
- Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 Fatima in Islamic Sacred Sources
- 2 Fadak: More than a Land Dispute
- 3 Women’s Theology
- 4 Service-Based Leadership
- 5 Fatima Inspires Social Justice
- Conclusion
- Appendix The Sermon of Fatima
- Bibliography
- Index
3 - Women’s Theology
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 27 January 2024
Book contents
- Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam
- Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 Fatima in Islamic Sacred Sources
- 2 Fadak: More than a Land Dispute
- 3 Women’s Theology
- 4 Service-Based Leadership
- 5 Fatima Inspires Social Justice
- Conclusion
- Appendix The Sermon of Fatima
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
Women’s theology: This chapter explores the theological aspects of Fatima’s sermon, portraying her as a theologian and scholar-activist. Focusing on the transcendent nature of God, the concept of the afterlife, and her exegetical approach, this chapter highlights her use of Qur’anic analysis and hadith critique to advocate for gender justice, laying the groundwork for women’s theology.
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- Feminist Theology and Social Justice in IslamA Study on the Sermon of Fatima, pp. 93 - 120Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2024