In this volume, we tried to provide a platform for scholars to present
various theoretical and practical information and viewpoints relating to
Muslim women’s empowerment. Our goal is to bring these points to light
for the purpose of generating further discussion among a wider audience of
scholars and readers who wish to have a deeper, broader and more complete
understanding of the issues affecting Muslim women’s empowerment.
An understanding of Muslim women’s empowerment is enriched by
discussion of the early, middle and current periods of Islamic history. We
believe readers of this volume will find that Islam, in its true form, empowers
women, both historically and today. However, other elements of culture,
governments, social and economic conditions, etc. also have important
practical impacts on women’s empowerment.
Following the introduction, the remainder of this volume is divided
into four parts: Part A discusses theoretical underpinnings, Part B analyzes
development perspectives, Part C explores the conditions of Muslim women
in different Muslim countries, and Part D discusses special issues