Tag: West African History

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Women’s Rights in Marriage

Women’s Rights in Marriage: Bridging Islamic Law and Social History

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Muhammad Shahid Mathee, a senior lecturer in Islamic Studies at the University of Johannesburg, for a profound exploration of women’s rights within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence and social history. Dr. Mathee offers a critical alternative to the hegemonic Western discourse that often seeks to “liberate” Muslim […]