This book explores how medieval and modern Muslim religious scholars ('ulamā') interpret gender roles in Qur'ānic verses on legal testimony, marriage, and human creation. Citing these verses, medieval scholars developed increasingly complex laws and interpretations upholding a male-dominated gender hierarchy; aspects of their interpretations influence religious norms and state laws in Muslim-majority countries today, yet other aspects have been discarded entirely. Karen Bauer traces the evolution of their interpretations, showing how they have been adopted, adapted, rejected, or replaced over time, by comparing the Qur'ān with a wide range of Qur'ānic commentaries and interviews with prominent religious scholars from Iran and Syria. At times, tradition is modified in unexpected ways: learned women argue against gender equality, or Grand Ayatollahs reject sayings of the Prophet, citing science instead. This innovative and engaging study highlights the effects of social and intellectual contexts on the formation of tradition, and on modern responses to it.

Gender Hierarchy in the Qur'an: Medieval Interpretations, Modern Responses (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization)

History

Bauer, Karen

Middle East

Cambridge University Press

This book explores how medieval and modern Muslim religious scholars ('ulamā') interpret gender roles in Qur'ānic verses on legal testimony, marriage, and human creation. Citing these verses, medieval scholars developed increasingly complex laws and interpretations upholding a male-dominated gender hierarchy; aspects of their interpretations influence religious norms and state laws in Muslim-majority countries today, yet other aspects have been discarded entirely. Karen Bauer traces the evolution of their interpretations, showing how they have been adopted, adapted, rejected, or replaced over time, by comparing the Qur'ān with a wide range of Qur'ānic commentaries and interviews with prominent religious scholars from Iran and Syria. At times, tradition is modified in unexpected ways: learned women argue against gender equality, or Grand Ayatollahs reject sayings of the Prophet, citing science instead. This innovative and engaging study highlights the effects of social and intellectual contexts on the formation of tradition, and on modern responses to it.

The young police officer stared at Karen. In a controlled voice he said, "I can see tomorrow's headlines. 'Female cyclist pedaling across the United States alone is murdered in Minnesota.' What are you trying to prove, young lady?!!" I wanted to ask him what century he was from since I knew women are doing all sorts of adventuresome activities on their own. You Who Are on the Road, tells how Karen began and completed a 10,000-mile bicycle journey around the periphery of the United States. The physical experience of bicycling serves as a metaphor for her spiritual transformation as a result of her experiences and the people she met along the way. Current times mark an upsurge of individuals seeking new ways to find meaning in their lives. Though we all pedal our own unique paths, we can learn from the experience of others as we move along our roads of life. Author William Least Heat-Moon, fellow explorer, (Blue Highways, 1982; River-Horse, 1999) wrote Karen letters offering words of wisdom and encouragement. His most emphatic suggestion--'Complete the trip' resonated in her soul many times during the thirteen-month journey. Mr. Least Heat-Moon knew from his experience that living a dream is hard work This book gently suggests ways for others to explore new territories physically, emotionally and spiritually. People looking for help in their journey through life can learn from the anecdotes told by others on the journey. Those looking for an adventure will find it in You Who Are on the Road. The true good nature of most people will bring hope to those who are cynical about our troubled times.

YOU WHO ARE on the ROAD

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

AuthorHouse

100 Things I Learned in Heaven: An Extraordinary True Story of a Woman's Battle with Darkness that Led Her to Journey to Heaven Many Times.

In her spiritual, inspirational memoir, Karen Bauer shares with readers her compelling spiritual journey and actual visitations to Heaven, where she learned one hundred life-changing truths from God and the angels. And through her journey, she discovers her life's calling and purpose. Although the author's experiences and journey are incomprehensible to limited human understanding, she tells her story in such down-to-earth language and vivid imagery that readers have the sense that they are traveling right along beside her, thus lending credibility to her story and profound message.

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

BalboaPress

In her new spiritual, inspirational memoir, Karen Bauer shares with readers her compelling spiritual journey and actual visitations to heaven, where she learned one hundred life-changing truths from God and the angels.  And through her journey, she discovers her life's calling and purpose.  Although the author's experiences and journey are incomprehensible to limited human understanding, she tells her story in such down-to-earth language and vivid imagery that readers have the sense that they are traveling right along beside her, thus lending credibility to her story and profound message.

Balboa Press

Meet the Authors (4)

Drew, Rosa

Fries, Marcia

Children's Books

Creative Teaching Pr

Mexico (World neighbor series)

Creative Teaching Press

Provides forty activities with hundreds of variations for meaningful activities for all subject areas.

Alternatives to Worksheets: Grades K-4

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Hands-on, Independent Math Activities Money, time, estimating, measurement, and more. These ready-to-go centers are designed to reinforce NCTM standards. Each center includes a step-by-step task card, support reproducibles, and a minimal list of easy-to-find materials. Simple steps and clear illustrations make directions easy for students to follow independently. Just set the centers up, and math concept review is effortless. 128 pages each.

Instant Math Centers: Hands-On, Independent Math Activities

Young, Cathy

Lewis, Sue

Bruno, Janet

Ellis, Caroline

Kurth, Mary

Use logos, labels, packages, and signs to create meaningful literacy experiences for students in grades PK–1 with Environmental Print Activities. This book is organized along a learning continuum that progresses with students’ literacy skills from matching and identifying environmental print to classifying initial sounds and syllables. It includes ideas for centers, the word wall, parents as partners, and checklists. This 96-page book contains ideas and activities that help students feel like successful readers and writers.

Environmental Print Activities, Grades PK - 1

Walcavich, Maureen

Nipps, LeAnne

Education & Reference

Carson Dellosa Education

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