pt. 1. Historical roots of a contemporary debate. The multiple contexts of Q. 4:34 -- The ethics of wife-beating -- The legal boundaries of marital discipline -- pt. 2. Restoring authority in the living community. Asserting authority, enriching tradition -- submissive texts and idealized cosmologies.
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A frank, personal investigation into the contentious issue of marital violence within Islamic law. Drawing heavily on the author's own experience, the book explores the attempt to reconcile a tradition of patriarchal authority with egalitarian values. The book presents an insightful and provocative contribution to the debate about women in Islam.