Critical-Progressive Muslims: On Islamic hermeneutics, Gender and Interreligious Dialogue

  Unveiling the Shared Roots: Islamic State  Gender Policies and the Ahl al-Hadith Manhaj based on the following academic article The Islamic State's brutal treatment of women has shocked the world. Forced veiling, severe restrictions on movement, and the revival of sexual slavery are just some of the policies that have sparked outrage. While traditional Sunni scholars have condemned IS practices, this essay argues that a closer look reveals alarming similarities in how both groups interpret Islamic texts, particularly those related to gender. The Open Letter to Baghdadi , signed by over 100 traditional Sunni scholars, seeks to delegitimize the IS by highlighting its "deviant methodology." They argue: IS issues fatwas without the necessary scholarly qualifications. IS oversimplifies Sharia and ignores established Islamic sciences. IS fails to consider modern realities when deriving rulings. However, the letter also reveals fundamental points of agreement betwee...

  Gender (Non)-Egalitarian Interpretations of the Qur'an and Sunna Adis Duderija This article will explore gender egalitarian interpretations of the Qur'an and Sunna, drawing upon some of my earleir academic work. The article will examine the definition of gender egalitarian interpretations, the historical context of gender cosmologies in classical Islam, and the interpretative mechanisms employed in gender egalitarian approaches. Defining Gender Egalitarian Interpretations Gender egalitarian interpretations of the Qur'an and Sunna aim to develop Islamic ethical and legal theories that are responsive to the social realities faced by Muslim women and men, ensuring that gender-based inequalities do not create structural disadvantages for either sex. These interpretations advocate for gender-just and symmetrical legal rights for Muslim women within the framework of Islamic interpretation and methodology. They systematically derive and justify these rights based on specific ...