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Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam
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Introduction; 1. Fatima in Islamic sacred sources; 2. Fadak: more than a land dispute; 3. Women's theology; 4. Service-based leadership; 5. Fatima inspires social justice; Conclusion; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.

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Mahjabeen Dhala is Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies and Chair of the Women's Studies in Religion program at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley.

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'This is a landmark study of the figure of Fatima, the beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.  Professor Dhala deftly combines her erudition in historical sources with her solid grasp of various theoretical fields, in order to uncover a powerful God-centered agent of social justice and moral reckoning. This important book, which offers a unique feminist reading within Islam, is bound to become a model for future scholarship: it addresses pressing contemporary issues related to minoritized communities and gender equality, while remaining sensitive to the historical sources and traditions that inform possibilities of progressive transformation.' Asad Q. Ahmed, University of California, Berkeley

'In Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam, Mahjabeen Dhala reaffirms the place of Fatima bint Muhammad as an inspirational figure for contemporary Muslim feminists, theologians, and scholar-activists. With her adeptness at explicating the Qur'an and finesse with Shi'i exegetical literature, Dhala's monograph is essential reading for all who are invested in gender justice and early Islamic polity.' Celene Ibrahim, Harvard University

'From its beginnings, the Shi'a tradition has been concerned with social justice. In this important new monograph, Professor Dhala analyzes and helps us to better understand the Sermon of Fatima, both in its historical context, and its modern significance for female activism. Her work is a marvelous addition to the Islamic theological literature.' Amir Hussain, Loyola Marymount University

'Professor Dhala's brilliant study focuses on the sermon of Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and her role in female empowerment and engendering social activism. Navigating through a feminist perspective, Dhala's pioneering work demonstrates how Fatima challenged powerful patriarchal norms in her time and contributed to the shaping of Islamic theology and notions of social justice. This is a much needed study especially as Fatima has received scant attention in Western scholarship on Islam.' Liyakat Takim, McMaster University

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