Knowledge Building Brief #4: CEDAW and Muslim Family Laws argues that full implementation of CEDAW is possible in Muslim contexts, despite some arguments from non-compliant governments. This brief explains how the Convention can become
Knowledge Building Brief #3: Islam and the Question of Gender Equality discusses the relationship between Islam and gender equality. Because notions of gender and rights found in classical fiqh (jurisprudence) were socially constructed for that
Knowledge Building Brief #2: Muslim Family Laws: What Makes Reform Possible? deals with the fact that reform is often resisted on the grounds that Muslim family laws are divine and thus not open to change.
Knowledge Building Brief #1: Shari‘ah, Fiqh, and State Laws: Clarifying the Terms discusses the differences between the concepts of Shari’ah, fiqh (jurisprudence), and Muslim family laws. Efforts towards reform need to recognise that Shari’ah
Musawah Knowledge Building videos provide you with an accessible understanding of key concepts and ideas related to the Muslim legal tradition and family laws. Reform is often resisted on the grounds that Muslim family
Musawah Knowledge Building videos provide you with an accessible understanding of key concepts and ideas related to the Muslim legal tradition and family laws. The first video on “Shari’ah, Fiqh and State Laws” highlights
Musawah Vision for the Family proposes a model of Muslim family relations that upholds equality and justice for all family members and promotes the well-being of families and society. The document outlines how and
This paper provides the conceptual framework for Musawah, demonstrating that equality in the family is necessary and possible through a holistic approach that brings together Islamic teachings, universal human rights principles, fundamental rights and
Dans “Avis de Recherche: Égalité et justice dans les familles musulmanes”, les articles de cet ouvrage de documentation publié pour Musawah, le mouvement mondial pour l’égalité et la justice dans les familles musulmanes, cherchent
Global Meeting for Equality and Justice in the Muslim Family 13-17 February 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Organised by Sisters in Islam on behalf of Musawah Summary of Proceedings Musawah, a global movement for equality
