Women in the Qur'an: An Emancipatory Reading by Asma Lamrabet (Author), Myriam Francois-Cerrah (Translator)

Women in the Qur'an: An Emancipatory Reading

Author: Asma Lamrabet
Translator: Myriam Francois-Cerrah
Binding: Paperback
Paper Quality: Cream book paper (typical for academic/published non-fiction)
Category: Islamic Studies, Gender Studies, Qur'anic Interpretation
Recommended For:
Students, researchers, and general readers interested in women’s rights in Islam, feminist theology, Qur'anic interpretation, and progressive Islamic thought.

Key Points:

1. Fresh Feminist Perspective on the Qur’an
   Challenges patriarchal readings and offers a liberating view of how women are portrayed in the Qur’an, grounded in both faith and critical inquiry.

2. Profiles of Female Qur'anic Figures
   Examines key women in the Qur’an—including Maryam (Mary), Asiyah, Bilqis (Queen of Sheba), and others—highlighting their strength, wisdom, and agency.

3. Reclaims Islamic Interpretations
   Argues for a contextual, justice-oriented approach to reading scripture that centers gender equality and human dignity.

4. Written by a Renowned Scholar
   Asma Lamrabet is an acclaimed Moroccan physician and Islamic feminist thinker known for her scholarly work on Islam and women.

5. Accessible and Engaging
   Written in a clear and thoughtful style, and translated fluently by Myriam Francois-Cerrah to ensure the original intent and nuance is preserved.

6. Important for Muslim Feminist Discourse
   Essential reading for those exploring the intersection of Islam and women’s rights, or rethinking inherited religious interpretations.

7. Global Relevance
   Resonates with readers worldwide seeking a spiritually grounded yet socially progressive understanding of gender in Islam.

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Writer                 ✤           Asma Lamrabet (Author), 
                                          Myriam Francois-Cerrah (Translator)