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Modern Muslim scholarship on gender

A robust current of modern Muslim scholars and women theologians argue for a reinterpretation of Islamic teachings, seeking to align legal practice with the Qur'an's justice-centered ethos.

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Jan 24, 2026
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What are the primary sources of Sharia law and how do they interact (Qur'an, Sunnah, ijma, qiyas)?

’s classical toolbox rests on four recognised sources: as primary scriptures, with ijma (scholarly consensus) and qiyas (analogical reasoning) as secondary methods used when scripture is silent or gen...

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How do contemporary Muslim scholars reconcile Quranic verses about conflict with modern interfaith relations and human rights norms?

Contemporary Muslim scholars reconcile Quranic verses about conflict with commitments to and by deploying a range of hermeneutical tools — contextualization, maqāṣid (higher objectives), thematic tafs...