Feminist Interpretation and the Struggle for Women's Rights in Public Space

  • Khabib Solihin Institut Pesantren Mathaliul Falah Pati
  • Ahmad Habiburrohman Aksa
  • Umi Latifah Universitas Islam Negeri Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto
  • Dewi Khumaero’ Hasan Boston University
Keywords: Feminist Interpretation, Women Leadership, Public Space, Amina Wadus's Thought

Abstract

Issues regarding gender never end, such as leadership issues and the role of women in the public sphere. Some interpretations of the Qur'an show views that do not fully recognize the human dignity of women. The push to reinterpret verses relating to gender to realize gender justice was carried out by Muslim intellectuals with feminist views. Among them, Amina Wadud Muhsin was challenged to fight for the reinterpretation of this problem using the hermeneutic method. The research was carried out by collecting library data, especially Amina Wadud's thoughts on feminist interpretation. Amina Wadud interprets the leadership and polygamy verses to mean that the concept and role of leadership in Islam are not limited to a particular gender. Polygamy is not an ideal form of marriage because it does not allow for the creation of a mutualistic relationship. The methodology used by Wadud critically considers the socio-historical context in which the verses of the Koran were revealed and provides space for a feminist perspective to fight for women's rights.

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Published
2023-10-17
How to Cite
Solihin, K., Aksa, A., Latifah, U., & Hasan, D. (2023). Feminist Interpretation and the Struggle for Women’s Rights in Public Space. Islamic Review: Jurnal Riset Dan Kajian Keislaman, 12(2), 119-134. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.35878/islamicreview.v12i2.914
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