Bent Rib: A Journey Through Women's Issues In Islam

The description of a woman as a 'bent rib' is not derogatory to women. It comes from the hadith of the Prophet, who exhorted men not to try to change or'straighten' women by force but to accept them as Allah creates them and to follow his example by interacting with women based on respect and compassion. Bent Rib: A Journey through Women's Issues in Islam is the result of the author's exploration of several issues surrounding Muslim women, especially those that critics of Islam use as ammunition.All Muslim women are concerned about these issues. Bent Rib looks at a number of contentious issues, including polygon, female genital mutilation, domestic abuse, and the undereducation of women and girls. It draws attention to the differences that exist between Islamic doctrine and real, culturally influenced behavior. It is not Islam per se that is the issue, but rather non-Islamic customs that are common in many societies. This is an issue that needs to be handled openly. Important information has been updated, and fresh and exciting advancements in these areas are covered in this updated and revised edition of Bent Rib, along with their implications for Muslim women and their society.